The United States government has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), with President Donald Trump signing the extension into law, according to SABC Business. The move comes despite earlier threats to exclude South Africa from the trade programme, which grants eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market. The extension ensures continued trade benefits for participating nations, including South Africa, easing concerns over the country's possible removal from the agreement.
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