The US House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), reviving a key trade framework that grants eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market. The Trump administration allowed AGOA to lapse in September 2025. The bill, which passed with strong bipartisan support, now moves to the Senate. If approved, the extension would run through December 2028, restoring certainty for exporters who faced potential losses in textiles, apparel, and manufacturing. It also allows businesses to reclaim tariffs paid since the lapse. Welcomed by African leaders and US lawmakers alike, the move signals renewed momentum for US–Africa economic ties.
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