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flag The U.S. offers a one-year AGOA extension but may exclude South Africa over trade barriers.

flag U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told a Senate panel on Tuesday that the Trump administration is open to a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) but is considering different treatment for South Africa. flag He said Congress could exclude South Africa if it chooses, citing the country’s high tariffs and non-tariff barriers on U.S. goods, which currently face a 30% duty. flag Greer emphasized flexibility, indicating the U.S. would adjust its approach based on congressional input and South Africa’s willingness to improve market access.

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