US to remove South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA duty-free trade program
The US plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access under AGOA, saying both countries are breaking the program's rules.
The United States plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access, according to Al Jazeera and Deutsche Welle.
Deutsche Welle reports the Trump administration says both countries are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative. It describes AGOA as a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.
Al Jazeera reports South Africa would lose duty-free access for about $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products. The reports give no figure for Rwanda.
The reports do not say which rules the administration says were broken, or when the suspension takes effect.
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- Al JazeeraUS to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade accessMon, Nov 2, 3:38 PM EST
- Deutsche WelleUS to drop South Africa, Rwanda from duty-free trade initiativeMon, Nov 2, 4:40 PM EST
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