Africa: Relief for Nigeria, Others As Us Senate Extends Duty-Free Agoa Trade Pact Till 2028

Senate passes two-year extension of Haiti HOPE and HELP trade programs

The U.S. Senate has passed a two-year extension of the Haiti HOPE and HELP trade preference programs, pushing their expiration date from the end of this year to Dec. 31, 2028. The extension, approved with bipartisan support as part of a Continuing Resolution, also renews the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for the same two-year period, according to a press release from the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and a press rele…

Africa: Relief for Nigeria, Others As Us Senate Extends Duty-Free Agoa Trade Pact Till 2028

The United States Senate has approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, paving the way for eligible sub-Saharan African countries to continue enjoying duty-free access to the US market until December 2028.

BIG win for South African exporters flies under the radar

The US Senate has overwhelmingly voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for another two years.

AGOA lifeline for SA exporters as US Senate backs extension

US Senate approves a vital two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), allowing eligible African nations to export goods to the US without import duties, amidst ongoing trade tensions.

The likely AGOA extension is positive for SA’s agriculture

The U.S. Senate supports extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for another two years. But the process is not yet final. There are…