Digital Press Briefing on Outcomes of the AGOA Forum 2024
MODERATOR: Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub. I welcome our participants logging in from across the continent and thank all of you for joining us. Today, we are very pleased to be joined by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Constance Hamilton and the U.S. Department of […]
2024 AGOA Forum Kicks Off in DC: Shaping US-Africa Trade Future
Washington DC, July 24 –The 2024 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum is taking place in Washington, DC, from July 24-26, bringing together government officials, business leaders, and civil society representatives from the United States and sub-Saharan Africa. This year’s theme focuses on reimagining AGOA beyond its 2025 expiration to drive inclusive and sustainable […]
Ambassador Katherine Tai to Host the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Annual Forum in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that she will host the 21st U.S.–sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum) in Washington, D.C., from July 24 to 26, 2024. “AGOA has been the cornerstone of our economic partnership with sub-Saharan Africa for over twenty years,” said Ambassador Tai. “This Forum is an […]
AGOA Renewal: Committing To Trade and Development in Africa
2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report
S.4110 – AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024
The “AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024” aims to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until September 30, 2041, and includes several enhancements and updates to the program. Key provisions include extending duty-free access for eligible countries, supporting regional supply chains in Africa, and modifying eligibility requirements to ensure compliance with international […]