Ramaphosa Outlines Three Key Objectives in Call with Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa detailed three key objectives in a recent phone conversation with President Trump. The first was to reset the relationship between the United States and South Africa, which had become strained. "To reset our relationship with the United States that had gone a bit sour," Ramaphosa stated. The second objective was to establish a process of engagement on tariffs and investments, aiming to recalibrate the trade regime between the two countries. Finally, Ramaphosa stressed the importance of a personal meeting with President Trump to ensure a smooth handover of the G20 presidency to the United States, emphasizing that he did not want to hand over to an "empty chair." This underscores the significance South Africa places on the G20 and its desire for a collaborative relationship with the US. The conversation highlights the complex interplay of political relations and economic factors in international diplomacy.