to the South African Government and all exports of computers and related materials and technology for use by all agencies involved in the enforcement of apartheid. It also prohibited the export to South Africa of materials relating to the nuclear-energy industry, with exceptions made in cases involving the protection of public health and safety. Imports of arms, ammunition and military vehicles produced in South Africa were banned, in implementation of Security Council resolution 558 (1984). All United States firms in South Africa which employed at least 25 persons were required to adhere to fair labour standards based on the Sullivan Principles; firms which did not comply were ineligible for export­ marketing support from the United States Govern­ ment. A subsequent Executive Order prohibited the importing of krugerrands into the United States. 25. The ability of any foreign State to influence events in South Africa by means of harsh economic measures was negligible. At the same time, the United States' presence in South Africa constituted clear proof that workers in that country could be treated with dignity despite the existence of a harsh system of officially sanctioned discrimination on the basis of race. Continued commitment and efforts to bring about change was the best way of assisting black South Africans, who would one day play a major role in shaping their country's destiny. Assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Ethiopia (concluded) 26. The PRESIDENT recalled that, at the lOth plenary meeting of the Council, the Director of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the Office for Emergency Operations in Africa had presented an 74 Economic and Social Council-First Regular Session, 1986 oral report to the Council on the situation of "(c) To request the Secretary-General, without emergency assistance to the drought victims in prejudice to further consideration of the present 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic and political measures taken by the United States to address the apartheid regime in South Africa. It discusses export and import restrictions, labor standards, and humanitarian assistance. The text also touches on the impact of these measures on the South African economy and the role of the United States in promoting change.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief, Employment