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US Stays Silent on AGOA's Future as Key Trade Pact Nears Expiry, Impacting South Africa

Published on: 29 September 2025

US Stays Silent on AGOA's Future as Key Trade Pact Nears Expiry, Impacting South Africa

JOHANNESBURG - After 25 years, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is scheduled to expire on Tuesday.

There’s still no clarity on whether the United States will renew the preferential trade agreement with Sub-Saharan nations.

Despite the worsening of tense relations between Washington and Pretoria, the agricultural sector remains cautiously optimistic about securing a fair outcome.

One analyst argues that South Africa did not fully capitalise on the opportunities AGOA offered.

[SRC] https://www.enca.com/business-top-stories/sa-us-trade-relations-us-keeping-mum-agoas-future

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