Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho, and Delaware Democrat Chris Coons (pictured) introduced the legislation to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).
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US senators introduced a bill to extend the nation’s trade programme with about 40 sub-Saharan African nations until 2041, helping them maintain duty-free access to the world’s biggest economy.
Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho, and Delaware Democrat Chris Coons introduced the legislation to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). The current iteration of Agoa is due to expire in 2025.
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