Analysis - Delegates from Africa and the US have been meeting in Johannesburg to discuss the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, Washington's flagship trade program for the continent.
Delegates from Africa and the US have been meeting in Johannesburg to discuss the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, Washington's flagship trade program for the continent.Ministers from about 40 sub-Saharan African countries benefiting from the AGOA are meeting with US envoys for three days in Johannesburg.
"We would like an extension of AGOA for 10 years," AU trade and industry commissioner Albert Muchanga told DW."If the offer is 20 years, l think, we as Africa should be ready to accept it."There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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