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AGOA expired, ending duty-free U.S. access for African exports and threatening jobs and trade.
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.
The loss of the program threatens trade stability, investment, and jobs across the continent, particularly in agriculture, textiles, and manufacturing.
African exporters now face higher tariffs, with average duties rising from near zero to over 10%, undermining decades of economic progress.
South Africa’s auto exports to the U.S. dropped 90% in the second quarter of 2025, risking up to 100,000 jobs.
UNCTAD and African leaders warn the absence of AGOA harms long-term development and urge swift U.S. action to restore the program.
AGOA expiró, poniendo fin al acceso libre de impuestos de EE.UU. para las exportaciones africanas y amenazando los empleos y el comercio.