US to Suspend South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA
The United States plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty free access to the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Washington cited concerns over trade barriers, governance, and national security. Both nations are reviewing their positions.
The United States will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access under AGOA. The program allows eligible African nations tariff-free entry for thousands of products into American markets. South Africa exported $1.7B in goods through the framework in 2025.
