# Union federation Saftu says government leaders have failed to protect South Africa’s sovereignty in the face of rising US pressure. This follows the 30-percent tariff hike imposed by the US on South African goods. The union accuses president Cyril Ramaphosa of giving in to US interests, especially by supporting fossil fuel imports. Saftu’s Asive Dyani calls for stronger trade ties with the Global South and mass mobilisation to resist foreign economic control:
Saftu says Ramaphosa government too weak to stand up to US pressure [SOUND]
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