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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, […]

What Is AGOA? The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a landmark U.S. trade program enacted in 2000 to enhance market access for qualifying Sub-Saharan African countries. The program provides duty-free treatment to over 6,500 product lines—including textiles and apparel—imported into the United States from eligible African nations. Unlike standard trade agreements that require