A delegation from South Africa made an oral presentation as part of hearings this week that were part of a US investigation into the forced-labour prohibition policies of 60 countries. South Africa requested an exemption from a proposed 12.5% tariff. Failing this, it proposed that certain exports should be exempted. (Getty Images/AmyLaughinghouse)

A delegation from South Africa made an oral presentation as part of hearings this week that were part of a US investigation into the forced-labour prohibition policies of 60 countries. South Africa requested an exemption from a proposed 12.5% tariff. Failing this, it proposed that certain exports should be exempted. (Getty Images/AmyLaughinghouse)

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