US senator wants Agoa in place until 2045 to deter China’s influence
Congress considers bill to extend preferential access to US markets by 20 years beyond 2025
18 October 2023 - 16:41
The legislation that allows Sub-Saharan African countries, including SA, preferential access to US markets could be extended by 20 years beyond 2025 if the US Congress approves a bill introduced by Louisiana senator John Kennedy.
Kennedy wants the legislation extended to 2045 because it would help deter “China’s growing influence throughout the region. This extension would allow the US to keep working closely with African nations to grow our economies, reduce poverty and ensure that US values prevail in the region,” according to a statement...
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