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The African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA is a piece of legislation that was approved by the U.S. Congress in May 2000. The stated purpose of this legislation is to assist the economies of sub-Saharan Africa and to improve economic relations between the United States and the region. After completing its initial 15-year period of validity, the AGOA legislation was extended on 29 June 2015 by a further 10 years, to 2025. AGOA expired on 30 September 2025.

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US trade access for South Africa and Rwanda

The US will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA duty-free access effective January 1, 2027, after a review found practices inconsistent with eligibility; South…

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