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Eswatini AGOA trade benefits renewed for 2025

Eswatini has secured continued eligibility for benefits under the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act for 2025, confirmed by U.S. Trade Representative spokesman Sam Michel in late December.
Eswatini was previously excluded from AGOA in 2015 due to failures in democratization and human rights, impacting its economy and resulting in job losses.
Political analyst Sibusiso Nhlabatsi criticized the renewal of AGOA benefits, stating it ignores Eswatini's unfulfilled commitments amid ongoing political instability.
Eswatini's government spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo reaffirmed the country's commitment to comply with all AGOA requirements and maintain strong ties with the U.S. Government.

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Eswatini AGOA Trade Benefits Renewed for 2025

Mbabane -- The southern African nation of Eswatini has secured continued eligibility for benefits under the U.S African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for the 39 companies currently trading under AGOA, including some of Eswatini's biggest brands. U.S. Trade Representative spokesman Sam Michel confirmed Eswatini's eligibility in late December. Eswatini's exclusion from the trade agreement in 2015 followed the country's failure to meet benchmar…

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