17/11/2025
Agoa?s expiration could present trade opportunities for African nations
The expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) should not be seen as a setback for African nations but rather as an opportunity to strengthen local industries, upskill workforces and expand regional trade, experts have said. Agoa is a United States law that provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to that market for more than 1 800 products. The Act expired in September, and there remains uncertainty over its renewal. But amid the punitive tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, countries are considering measures to safeguard their trade markets. African markets can leverage their skills to develop their markets and also strengthen...
