South Africa has suspended all American businesses within its borders and halted mineral exports to the U.S. in response to Donald Trump’s decision to cut off U.S. funding, including USAID. The South African government has framed the move as a stand against Western disrespect, asserting its sovereignty and refusal to be taken for granted. The decision is expected to have major economic repercussions for both nations, with the U.S. losing significant profits and South Africa facing potential job losses and instability. Despite the risks, South African officials remain firm, and many Africans see this as a long-overdue assertion of independence. The move forces the U.S. to reconsider its relationship with the continent as tensions escalate.