US Congress, Trump administration keep uncertainty about African trade pact alive
By Bradley Dress and Eliana Hubacker ( August 21, 2026, 17:16 GMT | Comment) -- The US Congress is pushing to yet again renew a key trade pact with African countries, but the fight to keep that deal alive is headed for increasing uncertainty as questions mount about how to modernize the pact. The murky strategy to modernize AGOA means short-term renewals of the deal are more likely for now than longer-term extensions, even though African nations and industry support groups warn of the consequences of a constant cycle of renewal.The US Congress is pushing to yet again renew a key trade pact with African countries, but the fight to keep that deal alive is headed for increasing uncertainty as questions mount about how to modernize the pact. ...
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