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AGOA Civil Society Network (Washington, DC)

Critical Moment for Dialogue on U.S.-Africa Trade and AGOA

The 10th Annual AGOA CSO Network Spring Conference in Washington, DC this week comes at a pivotal moment in U.S.-Africa trade relations. Recent policy changes under President Trump have profound implications for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and our broader trade relations, writes Fred Oladeinde,, who chairs the AGOA Civil Society Organization Network.

These policies aim to address trade imbalances and enhance national security, but they also present unique challenges and opportunities for AGOA benefits. The 90-day pause order on reciprocal tariffs announced on Aptil 9 provides a window of opportunity for renegotiating trade terms. For African countries, this pause is a critical period to engage in dialogue with U.S. policymakers to secure favorable terms and preserve AGOA benefits.

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Textiles including manufactured and assembled apparel have been a leading category of goods imported duty-free into the United States from sub-Saharan African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

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