South Africa: Obama Announces SA Suspension From Agoa On March 15

South Africa has until March 15 to fully comply with the US over its meat imports, after US President Barack Obama on Monday ordered the suspension of duty-free treatment to all Agoa-eligible goods in the agricultural sector from South Africa, effective on that date.

Sources in the industry indicated to Fin24 that the suspension would only be implemented should South Africa not fully comply with the requirements.

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