Nairobi, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - US-Africa trade deal renewal only 'temporary breather'

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2026-02-04

African manufacturers warned on Wednesday that a one-year extension to the long-standing duty-free deal with the United States was only a temporary "breather" and could jeopardise long-term investment. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was renewed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday until the end of 2026. A cornerstone of US-Africa trade relations for 25 years, AGOA has allowed the United States to buy billions of dollars of duty-fr......

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