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Trump halts aid to South Africa, intends to impose additional sanctions on Russia

07 March 2025 18:42 (UTC +04:00)

The United States is stopping all federal funding to South Africa, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, APA reports citing Reuters.

Special invitation program for farmers to the USA

"To go a step further, any Farmer (with family!) from South Africa, seeking to flee that country for reasons of safety, will be invited into the United States of America with a rapid pathway to Citizenship," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

Accelerated citizenship process begins

Trump said this process will begin immediately.

New sanctions against Russia on the agenda

President Trump said he is contemplating imposing extensive banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire is reached. The President’s considerations extend until a final peace resolution in Russia’s war with Ukraine is achieved.

Trump’s announcement indicates a potential shift in the U.S.’s approach towards Russia, hinting at a more stringent stance until peace is established. The proposed sanctions and tariffs could have a significant impact on Russia’s banking sector and trade relations.

The President has not yet provided specifics on the scale of the proposed sanctions and tariffs. However, the use of the term "large-scale" suggests that the measures could be substantial. As of now, the timeline for implementing these potential sanctions and tariffs remains unclear.