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- President Cyril Ramaphosa warned South Africa must prepare for possible exclusion from the U.S. AGOA program.
- The Trump administration alleges persecution of white South Africa, a claim Pretoria calls false.
- Ramaphosa said exclusion would devastate South Africa jobs and urged pursuit of alternative export markets.
- He cited a May trade deal with China that grants zero tariffs on qualifying South Africa goods.