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Agoa extension brings relief, but Africa must accelerate AfCFTA rollout
Kenyan workers prepare clothes for export at the New Wide Garment Export Processing Zone (EPZ) factory operating under the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya on September 19, 2025.
The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) on September 30, 2025, sent shockwaves through sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies reliant on duty-free access to the United States market.
In addition, the US adopted a reciprocal tariff approach, injecting further volatility into an already uncertain environment. However, hope was renewed as the US House of Representatives recently passed legislation to extend Agoa benefits until December 31, 2028, offering a vital lifeline to many African exporters.
