African Growth and Opportunity Act

Rule Changes

Losing two beneficiaries on January 1, 2027

South Africa is waiting for Washington to say what it must change to keep duty-free access to the US market, after President Trump moved to end the country's place in the African Growth and Opportunity Act from January 1, 2027. No talks have taken place since the November 2 announcement, and the trade department expects a US list of demands in the week of November 9.

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