Related Keywords: AGOA, bilateral trade, clothing and textiel sector, duty free access, improve exp0rt performance, passed by US Congress, sub-Saharan African counties and US
Agoa was passed by the US Congress in May 2000 to facilitate trade between sub-Saharan African countries and the US. It was intended to assist African countries to improve their export performance, enhance economic development and reduce poverty. It provides duty-free access to the US market for 6 400 products from about 40 countries.
During the week of March 2 to 6, South African delegation were in the US to make the case for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) to be extended by a further 15 years.
