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flag AGOA expired, ending duty-free U.S. access for African exports and threatening jobs and trade.

flag The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provided duty-free access to the U.S. market for thousands of products from sub-Saharan African nations, expired on September 30, 2025, without congressional renewal. flag The loss of the program threatens trade stability, investment, and jobs across the continent, particularly in agriculture, textiles, and manufacturing. flag African exporters now face higher tariffs, with average duties rising from near zero to over 10%, undermining decades of economic progress. flag South Africa’s auto exports to the U.S. dropped 90% in the second quarter of 2025, risking up to 100,000 jobs. flag UNCTAD and African leaders warn the absence of AGOA harms long-term development and urge swift U.S. action to restore the program.

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