# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa is a firm advocate for strengthening trade, investment, and commercial ties between the two countries. More than 600 American companies are operating in the country, and it is estimated that US companies employ more than 250-thousand South Africans. Addressing the American Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting in Johannesburg yesterday, Ramaphosa said, despite a difficult global environment, trade and investment relations between South Africa and the US are strong.
Ramaphosa says the American Chamber of Commerce in SA remains a credible voice for US business in the country