Bangladesh, Sept. 20 -- South Africas Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau has described his recent trip to Washington as “constructive,” despite the growing trade friction with the United States under President Donald Trumps second term. His remarks followed meetings with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, held just days before the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) convenes in New York on September 23.

Tau was joined by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, both dispatched to Washington as part of Pretorias strategy to reset trade relations and soften the blow of new tariffs imposed on South African exports. In early August, the Trump administration sla...