Tau says there is “appetite” in Washington to renew Agoa and ease tariffs, though geopolitical tensions over Israel could complicate progress. Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau says be believes a deal could be reached to cut the 30% tariff hike imposed on South Africa by US President Donald Trump. Earlier, Tau told journalists in Washington “there was appetite” in the Trump administration to renew Agoa, which is good news for South African exporters of agricultural products. Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa also indicated that he would hold more talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly this week and implied that he might also meet Trump. NOW READ: MK party files complaint against Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen after Trump meeting