The US House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a move that restores duty-free access to the US market for eligible African countries.
AGOA, which had lapsed in September 2025 under the Trump administration, is a critical trade framework supporting exports in textiles, apparel, and manufacturing across Africa. The bill passed the House with strong bipartisan backing and now moves to the Senate for final approval.
If enacted, the extension would run through December 2028, providing exporters with renewed certainty and the ability to reclaim tariffs paid since the lapse.
The approval has been welcomed by African leaders and US lawmakers alike, signaling renewed momentum in US–Africa economic relations. Observers say the move is expected to boost trade, safeguard jobs, and strengthen investment ties between the two continents.
