# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says his upcoming US trip coincides with the United Nations General Assembly, where engagements will focus on trade and tariffs. Speaking to SABC News on the sidelines at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation dialogue, Lamola stressed that while talks with US stakeholders continue, South Africa must prepare for the worst. He emphasised that government is accelerating market diversification to mitigate potential tariff impacts on local businesses:
Lamola confirms US engagement amid UN General Assembly trip [SOUND]
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