The U.S. Trade Policy Shift and Its Impact on AGOA: A Turning Point for African-Based Apparel Manufacturing
Understanding AGOA – A Trade Bridge Between Africa and the U.S. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), enacted in 2000 by U.S. President Bill Clinton, has long been a vital mechanism to strengthen economic ties between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa. It allows duty-free access for over 6,500 products—including apparel, agriculture, raw materials,