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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mogomotsi Magome

US officials, lawmakers express support for extension of Africa trade program

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U.S. officials and lawmakers expressed support Saturday for the extension of a trade program that grants eligible African countries duty-free access to U.S. markets.

The move follows a clear push by eligible African countries at the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade forum in Johannesburg to have the program extended. It is currently slated to expire in September 2025.

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