Froman Counters African Worries On TPP; Threatens South Africa's AGOA Benefits

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Wednesday (Aug. 26) indirectly countered worries by apparel-producing African countries that they will be negatively impacted by the market access the U.S. grants to Vietnam under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), saying the Asia-Pacific trade deal could have positive benefits for Africa by setting higher global standards on issues like labor rights and environmental protection. Froman made that case in remarks at the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum (AGOA) in Libreville, Gabon, that...