African coalition backs AGOA 16-year renewal bill to boost trade prospects
The AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024 which was introduced by Senators Chris Coons and James Risch would extend…
AGOA renewal offers great opportunities for Africa
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US apparel sector backs 16-Year AGOA term for sustained growth on China swerve
Senators Chris Coons and James Risch have earned praise from the AAFA for their introduction of the AGOA Renewal and…
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Ghana on track to synthetic verticality as Biden commits to AGOA renewal
Earlier this month (1 November) President Biden announced he is committed to working with Congress and the US's African partners…
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Companies ‘poised’ to diversify out of China: AAFA
In a letter dated 12 December addressed to the President of the United States, Joe Biden, the AAFA and more…
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AGOA renewal offers great opportunities for Africa
Should the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) be renewed for ten years as expected, there would be unprecedented opportunities…
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AGOA and Haiti trade extensions win House approval
A package of measures to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for ten years and extend the Haiti…
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COMMENT: Will a stable AGOA help Africa’s apparel industry?
Re-energising US apparel imports from Africa has been among the recent concerns of US brands and retailers. But Mike Flanagan…
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AGOA delays drag on sourcing decisions
Groups representing apparel and footwear manufacturers, brands, and retailers in the US and Africa are urging the quick renewal of…
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SOURCING: Tanzania adds to Africa’s apparel sourcing mix
Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda are all ramping up their efforts to put Africa on the apparel sourcing map with a…
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Sourcing in Africa: Foreign investment flows in
With its cheaper labour and resources, East Africa has already attracted foreign investment, particularly from Asia - as well as…