African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

March 11, 2026

On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed legislation reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect to September 30, 2025. The reauthorization restores the legal basis for duty‑free treatment of qualifying imports from eligible sub‑Saharan African countries following the program’s lapse in late 2025. Unlike prior renewals, the extension is short‑term, providing near‑term continuity but limited long‑term certainty for supply chains and investment.

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