USTR kicks off annual AGOA eligibility review

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is initiating an annual review of sub-Saharan African countries’ eligibility for African Growth and Opportunity Act benefits, planning a hearing in July. In a Federal Register notice set to be published on Wednesday, USTR said it was requesting written comments by July 7 and planning a virtual public hearing on July 24. AGOA requires that the administration assess African countries’ eligibility based on a set of criteria including a market-based economy and adherence...