Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau is spearheading a critical diplomatic effort in the United States this week as the global superpower contemplates a review of its trade relations with South Africa, Africa’s most industrialized economy. Tau and his team arrived in the US on Monday to attend the 21st African Growth and Opportunity (AGOA) Forum in Washington DC. The delegation comprises government officials, business leaders, and labor representatives. Thabiso Tema speaks to Political and Economic risk analyst, Marisa Lourenço.