Africa: Post-AGOA - Moving to a Reciprocal US-Africa Trade Arrangement

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Washington, DC — The global trade environment is rapidly changing and already affecting the U.S.-Africa trade relationship. Indeed, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was not intended to be permanent.

The program was designed as a stepping stone to a more mature trade relationship between the U.S. and the continent. AGOA's expiration date in 2025 may seem far off but given the complex nature of any trade regime—and the rapidly evolving global trade environment—it is not too soon to begin the complex and difficult work that will provide the foundation for a reciprocal relationship.

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