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South Africa’s fiscal outlook versus US debt under Trump
Daily Maverick points to South Africa’s credit-rating upgrades but says weak growth remains a challenge.
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Daily Maverick contrasts South Africa’s efforts to steady its finances with rising US debt under Trump, ahead of an October 21, 2026, budget policy statement. It cites credit-rating upgrades and higher mining tax receipts, while noting South Africa’s weak growth. The article says US government debt passed $40 trillion in August 2026.
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