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Diko's tough position comes as no surprise, as relations between the South African government and the US have hit rock bottom during US President Donald Tump's second term.

Microsoft had a bid rejected in 2020 when the previous Tump administration explored a TikTok ban which never happened.

It comes after United States President Donald Tump said he will impose tariffs on imported goods from its North American neighbours, while he has also floated the idea of Canada becoming the US's 51st state.

President Tump has decided to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the US, a move that will affect the UK and EU.

Asked if he would put tariffs on the UK, President Tump said: "UK is out of line but I'm sure that one... I think that one can be worked out."