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flag AGOA, a U.S. trade program for sub-Saharan Africa, expires in September 2025, risking major export losses and jobs without renewal.

flag The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a U.S. trade program offering duty-free access to American markets for qualifying sub-Saharan African nations, faces expiration in September 2025 without a renewal decision. flag Since its 2000 launch, AGOA has boosted exports, attracted investment, and supported job creation, especially in textiles and apparel across countries like Kenya and South Africa. flag U.S. imports from AGOA beneficiaries rose 37% between 2001 and 2021. flag However, recent eligibility losses by nations like Ethiopia, Mali, and Uganda due to governance issues, combined with the current U.S. administration's preference for bilateral deals, have created uncertainty. flag Without renewal, African exports to the U.S. could drop by up to 25%, risking hundreds of thousands of jobs and undermining economic growth and U.S. strategic influence amid rising global competition.

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