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US Drops South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA in Major Trade Shakeup
Washington has announced plans to eject South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, citing governance and eligibility concerns. Set to take effect in January 2027, the move threatens billions in duty-free exports, dealing a major blow to key regional manufacturing and bilateral commerce.
Blueprint·November 4, 2026AI-curated
The US government has said it is suspending South Africa and Rwanda from its duty-free trade programme under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday that both countries fa
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