The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a vital trade agreement between the US and sub-Saharan Africa, faces uncertainty as its expiration looms. Trump administration's trade decisions, including tariffs, threaten AGOA's future, potentially impacting jobs and economies. Experts urge Africa to strengthen intra-continental trade and negotiate collectively to mitigate potential losses and secure its economic future, regardless of AGOA's renewal.
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