""Studies show that AGOA has had positive effects. Exports to the USA have increased, for example in the textile industry," says Zoryana Olekseyuk, who researches the transformation of economic and social systems at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS). "For example, Lesotho could lose almost 6% of total exports, Madagascar over 3%, Botswana and Chad around 2%," says IDOS expert Olekseyuk."
"Launched in 2000 under US President Bill Clinton, this trade partnership was intended to bring Africa closer to the world's strongest economy. However, Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2025, which brought renewed protectionist policies, saw tariffs go up once more, effectively undoing the deal. A total of 35 African countries were part of the agreement, which alleviated access to the American market: Almost 7,000 products could be transported across the Atlantic duty-free under the deal."
AGOA is set to expire on September 30, ending 25 years of duty-free access for many sub‑Saharan African countries. Studies show AGOA increased exports to the USA, notably in textiles, and supported sectoral growth in agriculture and raw materials. IDOS research estimates Lesotho could lose almost 6% of total exports, Madagascar over 3%, and Botswana and Chad around 2%. The overall effect across the region is limited and varies by country and sector. AGOA began in 2000 under President Clinton with 35 beneficiary countries and nearly 7,000 duty‑free products. Renewed US protectionism in 2025 raised tariffs and undermined the agreement.
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