Steep US tariffs on Africa signal end of trade deal meant to boost development
Agoa trade deal between US and Africa expires in September
03 April 2025 - 16:13
The US government's imposition of steep tariffs on African nations signals the end of the Agoa trade deal that was supposed to help African economies develop through preferential access to US markets, trade experts said on Thursday...
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