Sen. Kennedy proposes ‘clean’ 20-year AGOA extension

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) on Wednesday introduced a “clean” African Growth and Opportunity Act reauthorization bill that would extend the program for 20 years. Congress in 2015 extended the trade preference program by 10 years. Lawmakers from both parties have said they plan to renew AGOA ahead of the 2025 deadline, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has said she supports AGOA renewal, with improvements. House Ways & Means trade subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) earlier this year told ...