President Ramaphosa and President Trump Discuss Bilateral Trade in Key Phone Call

Pretoria, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone conversation on the morning of Wednesday, 6 August 2025, with United States President Donald Trump, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade relations between South Africa and the United States.

The high-level discussion touched on current trade dynamics and future collaboration opportunities. Both leaders reaffirmed the importance of ongoing cooperation between the two nations, particularly in light of evolving global trade frameworks and negotiations in which the United States is actively engaged.

In a statement from the Presidency, it was confirmed that President Ramaphosa and President Trump expressed a mutual commitment to continued dialogue and engagement on trade matters. They agreed that respective trade negotiating teams from both governments would advance more detailed and technical discussions in the coming weeks.

This development comes as South Africa seeks to deepen its trade ties with major global partners, while also positioning itself as a strategic gateway to the African continent.

Further updates are expected following the initial round of negotiations led by both countries’ trade officials.