Agoa’s not having the effect it should, says US
Forum will this week discuss preferential trade agreement between US and sub-Saharan African countries
29 October 2023 - 21:00
The trade agreement that allows sub-Saharan African countries preferential access to US markets should be changed to be more impactful, according to a top US trade official.
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) has failed to meet expected targets since it was launched in 2000, says deputy US trade representative Constance Hamilton. ..
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