African Growth & Opportunity Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49187) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "African Growth and Opportunity Act" by international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
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SUMMARY
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a key pillar of U.S. trade policy with sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Congress enacted AGOA as part of the Trade and Development Act . . .
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a key pillar of U.S. trade policy with sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Congress enacted AGOA as part of the Trade and Development Act . . .