The future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is in question as its 2025 expiration date approaches. The U.S. trade deal currently provides duty-free access to African exports.
A top U.S. diplomat has called for reforms to AGOA, arguing it must be updated to reflect modern economic dynamics and offer more equitable benefits to African nations.
While AGOA has supported trade growth, critics say it favors U.S. interests and fails to foster true industrial development on the continent.
Discussions are now intensifying on how to revise the agreement or create a new framework that supports mutual prosperity.
