U.S., African industry groups coordinate push for AGOA renewal this year

U.S. and African industry groups are coordinating a press for the renewal this year of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, echoing a unified call by African trade ministers to ensure the program’s extension is not left in doubt as it nears expiration in 2025. The developing effort, informally called the AGOA Renewal and Enhancement Alliance, includes representatives from the private sector as well as some African countries. They discussed the program’s renewal during a meeting last month hosted by...