(1) Whether, with reference to the reported imminent loss by South Africa of benefits emanating from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) (details furnished), he and his department have been proactive, prompt and prescient in dealing with all matters pertaining to the AGOA in order to safeguard the country’s favourable terms for export to the United States of America (USA); if so, what are the relevant details in this regard; (2) whether he intends to brief the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry fully about the negotiations with his counterpart in the USA; if not, why not; if so, (a)(i) when and (ii) what are the further relevant details and (b) what steps does he intend to take to settle the dispute?