In light of the increase to $2.7 billion in 2021 of the Republic’s exports through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) 2000, and noting the Republic’s opposition to international diplomatic positions of the United States of America (USA), especially with regard to the Republic’s neutral stance on the Russia/ Ukraine war that resulted in a scramble to avoid losing the opportunity to host the AGOA Forum in Johannesburg, what are the reasons for these diplomatic positions which threaten the Republic’s relationship with the USA with regard to AGOA, which has a meaningful and positive impact on the economy?