Is the AGOA Trade Pact Finished?

The African Growth and Opportunity Act, the U.S. trade pact known as AGOA, is set to expire on September 30. With the renewal process moving slowly, the uncertainty could "undermine" much of what has been achieved, especially in the apparel sector, according to a leading legislation advocate, Witney Schneidman.

  • Africa:  Is the AGOA Trade Pact Finished?

    allAfrica, 13 February 2015

    If the renewal process is delayed to Agoa's expiration date of September 30 of this year, it will undermine much of what the legislation has achieved, especially in the apparel… Read more »

U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit AGOA Ministerial.

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