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US Tariffs Threaten 100,000 Jobs in South Africa

New 30% US tariffs on South African agricultural goods, effective August 7th, threaten 100,000 jobs and significantly impact Afrikaner farmers, who largely benefit from the previously-exempt AGOA agreement, jeopardizing exports worth nearly $600 million annually.

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Trump's Refugee Policy Strands 120,000, Prioritizes Afrikaners

President Trump's January suspension of the US refugee program stranded roughly 120,000 refugees, including a Congolese family who lost their resettlement opportunity and now face homelessness in Kenya, while simultaneously prioritizing Afrikaner South Africans, a move criticized by advocacy groups.

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Trump to Meet with Ramaphosa Amidst U.S.-South Africa Tensions

President Trump will meet with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Elon Musk at the White House on Wednesday to address strained relations stemming from accusations of genocide against Afrikaners, land reform policies, and the Israel-Hamas conflict, aiming to improve trade and investment tie...

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South African Farmer Relocates to US Under Trump's Controversial Policy

Charl Kleinhaus, a white South African farmer, relocated to the US with 59 others under President Trump's policy, citing death threats and land expropriation concerns, despite criticism and questions regarding the vetting process.

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Ramaphosa Condemns Afrikaners' US Relocation Amidst Land Reform Dispute

President Cyril Ramaphosa called 59 white South Africans who relocated to the US "cowards," rejecting claims of persecution as they received refugee status from President Trump amidst ongoing land reform disputes and accusations of racial discrimination in South Africa.

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U.S. Accepts Afrikaner Refugees Amidst Broader Refugee Program Suspension

Despite suspending most other refugee programs, the U.S. accepted 49 Afrikaner refugees from South Africa on Monday, citing concerns over the South African Expropriation Act that allows land redistribution, although no land seizures have occurred yet. The decision has sparked criticism from humanita...

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Trump's Afrikaner Refugee Program Divides South Africa

In response to claims of racial discrimination, Donald Trump offered refuge in the US to Afrikaner South Africans, sparking both gratitude and outrage within South Africa; the first group arrived in May, following an executive order that cut aid to the country.

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Trump's "White Genocide" Claim Fuels Hate Speech in South Africa

President Trump's assertion of "white genocide" in South Africa, based on disputed evidence, is exacerbating racial tensions, despite yearly murder statistics showing victims across all races.

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US-South Africa Relations Severely Strained Over Genocide Claims

South Africa's relations with the US are severely strained due to unsubstantiated US claims of genocide against Afrikaners, the US's acceptance of Afrikaner refugees, and South Africa's refusal to withdraw its lawsuit against Israel at the ICJ. The dispute threatens a significant trading partnership...

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US Refugee Program for White Afrikaners Sparks Diplomatic Tensions with South Africa

Amidst accusations of discrimination and government-imposed racial quotas in South Africa, 49 white Afrikaners have been relocated to the US under a program called 'Mission South Africa', sparking a debate on refugee status and international relations.

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59 White South Africans Granted US Refugee Status Amidst Disputed Claims of Persecution

President Trump fast-tracked the immigration of 59 white South African refugees to the US on Monday, citing a "genocide" against white farmers despite evidence refuting claims of widespread persecution, straining US-South Africa relations.

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49 White South Africans Granted US Refugee Status Amidst Strained US-South Africa Relations

A US-funded flight carrying 49 white South Africans, granted refugee status amidst claims of persecution, landed in Washington D.C. The relocation, bypassing the UNHCR, highlights strained US-South Africa relations and raises concerns about unequal application of refugee policies.

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