Key lawmakers introduce bill to boost trade between the U.S. and AfCFTA countries

The leaders of House and Senate subcommittees focused on Africa have introduced legislation that would direct the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to develop a 10-year plan to support African Continental Free Trade Area members and boost trade between the U.S. and countries on the continent. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) last week introduced the “ Strengthening the AfCFTA Act ,” which they say would “increase and improve the efficiency and coordination of U.S...