Senators say AGOA’s future still uncertain amid end-of-year crunch

The path to renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act remains uncertain as Congress nears the end of its legislative session, Senate Finance Committee members said on Wednesday, with two Democrats questioning whether the program remains a priority for the White House despite its recently announced endorsement of a one-year extension. AGOA, the U.S.’ 25-year-old trade-preference program for countries in sub-Saharan Africa, expired on Sept. 30. The same day, the Trump administration said it backed a one-year renewal, and Sen...