# Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau has confirmed that Black Economic Empowerment policies were discussed during recent tariff negotiations with US officials. The US has previously criticised South Africa’s BEE framework, which aims to redress apartheid-era inequalities, as a barrier to trade. Tau emphasised the importance of addressing these concerns to facilitate a mutually beneficial trade agreement. The minister confirmed that the ongoing discussions aim to resolve the 30-percent US tariff imposed on South African imports.
Minister Tau confirms ongoing discussions on SA BEE policies with US officials