African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) Expires; Trump Admin Hints Extension| Firstpost Africa| N18G

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired on September 30, raising concerns over the future of thousands of African jobs and businesses. The U.S. initiative has provided duty-free access for African goods, benefiting at least 32 countries over 25 years. South Africa has been the top beneficiary, followed by Nigeria and Kenya, with exports including crude oil, motor vehicles, apparel, jewelry, and citrus fruits. AGOA has supported significant employment, such as 66,804 jobs in Kenya’s apparel sector. While officials have hinted at a one-year extension, uncertainty remains, and African governments are lobbying for a longer renewal to protect trade and livelihoods.

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