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US lawmakers advance bill that could sanction South Africa over its foreign policy
UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – The bill mandates a review of diplomatic, trade, and military ties and could impose sanctions on senior African National Congress officials amid concerns over South Africa's alliances with US adversaries.
- The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee voted 34-16 to approve the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act, proposing a review of U.S. ties with South Africa and possible sanctions on officials.
- Republican Representative Ronny Jackson introduced the bill in April, responding to concerns over South Africa's diplomatic actions, including its support for Palestine and relations with Russia and China.
- If passed, the bill could allow the President to impose sanctions on officials identified as corrupt or violating human rights, amid rising tensions between the two nations.
- South Africa is facing a 30% tariff on its products effective August 1, as part of the U.S. administration's new trade measures, which South African officials dispute.
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