US reliance on South African PGMs persists despite Agoa uncertainty

Analysis highlights US automotive industry dependence on South African platinum group metals (PGMs) for catalytic converters, even as Agoa trade preferences face potential lapse. The piece argues that US demand for SA's PGMs will continue regardless of Agoa status, underscoring a structural trade dependency. Uncertainty remains over Agoa renewal and its impact on broader US-South Africa trade relations.

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