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South Africa· JohannesburgSouth Africa Faces Job Losses as US Ends Trade Benefits Under AGOA
South Africa is bracing for potential job losses following the US decision to remove trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effective January 2027.
Background
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a US trade program providing duty-free access to the US market for eligible sub-Saharan African countries. It aims to foster economic growth and development. Eligibility is reviewed annually, based on criteria including human rights and market-based economies.
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South Africa Faces Job Losses as US Ends Trade Benefits Under AGOA
First report 6h agoLast update 4h agoSouth Africa anticipates job losses due to the termination of US trade preferences under AGOA.
The EU assures South Africa that trade relations will remain 'Business As Usual' despite the US decision on AGOA.
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