10. USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries. “Platinum-Group Metals.” 2024–2025. Documents U.S. production shortfalls and import dependency.
11. CFR Backgrounder. “AGOA: The U.S.–Africa Trade Program.” October 1, 2025. Details AGOA’s lapse and trade implications.
12. Reuters. “South African farm exports to U.S. rise despite tariff clouds.” August 2025. Notes continued trade flow even under pressure.
13. Reuters. “South Africa proposes buying U.S. LNG as part of trade deal.” May 26, 2025. Covers Pretoria’s diplomatic efforts to maintain market access.