18 Oct US senator wants AGOA in place until 2045 to deter China’s influence
Congress considers bill to extend preferential access to US markets by 20 years beyond 2025.
28 Sep OPINION KEVIN TUTANI: G20 membership will not translate into instant benefits for Africa
On September 9, the AU was made a permanent member of the Group of 20 (G20). SA is an original member of the group, though its influence has not been effective in achieving the country’s and the continent’s objectives. Africa’s membership will enable SA to bundle its objectives with the rest of the continent. In this way, the urgency of African challenges will be appreciated and addressed.
21 Sep South Africa to host US trade forum as diplomatic tensions subside
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa will host a meeting in November of nations participating in the U.S. Africa Growth and Opportunity Act despite earlier calls to exclude the country from the forum due to its ties to Russia and the docking of a sanctioned Russian vessel near Cape Town last year.
01 Sep R40 billion and 500,000 jobs – there’s more at risk than you think
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) says that it is vital that South Africa remain an eligible participant in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) – with billions of rands in exports and thousands of future jobs on the line.
14 Aug SA likely to keep AGOA status because US companies are benefitting, envoy says
South Africa will likely keep its preferential access to US markets because hundreds of American firms are also benefitting, according to the nation’s ambassador to BRICS.
11 Aug Kenya’s export revenues to the US dip to a 20-year low amidst shilling depreciation
Kenya's export revenues to the US dip to a 20-year low amidst shilling depreciation
05 Aug South Africa – Industry bodies unpack importance of continued Agoa access for local automotive industry
As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) comes up for potential renewal before its expiry in 2025, naamsa | The Automotive Business Council and the Automotive Industry Export Council (AIEC) have released a research report motivating for an extension to the trade preference programme.
14 Jul Is fast fashion slowing down? How global trade is being used as a ‘force for good’
Amid U.S.-China tensions, trade regulations and consumer demands have brought human rights into sharp focus. USC experts discuss how the global textile industry is changing.
