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US to remove South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA trade program
President Donald Trump plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA duty-free trade program, formally notifying Congress and both governments on Monday.[3, 7] The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said both countries were being cut for not meeting criteria including policies on trade barriers and alignment with U.S. foreign policy.[3] The Financial Times reported that Washington also cited national security concerns as relations with Pretoria and Kigali deteriorate.[6]
The New York Times reported that the administration has accused South Africa of discriminating against white people.[1] BBC News reported that the move comes barely a week after Rwanda's defence ministry was hit with sanctions by the US Treasury.[5]
Al Jazeera reported that South African exporters stand to lose duty-free access affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.[4] IJR reported that government and industry leaders say South Africa is preparing to expand other markets.[2]
Covered by The New York Times, The Washington Times, BBC News and 4 more
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Where accounts differ (1)
- Earlier and later reportsIJR reported that South Africa's exclusion is set to take effect in 2027, while The Washington Times reported the cuts will happen at the end of the year.[2, 3]
- IJR · Right · Nov 2, 12:21 p.m. ET US plans AGOA suspension for South Africa, Rwanda
The United States plans to end South Africa’s and Rwanda’s duty-free access under AGOA, citing practices it says violate the program’s eligibility criteria; South Africa’s exclusion is set to take effect in 2027. The…
- The Washington Times · Right · Nov 2, 4:05 p.m. ET Trump administration will cut South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA trade program
U.S. President Donald Trump will cut South Africa and Rwanda from a quarter-century-old Africa trade agreement at the end of the year as punishment for not meeting certain criteria, including policies on trade barriers…
- IJR · Right · Nov 2, 12:21 p.m. ET US plans AGOA suspension for South Africa, Rwanda
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- Leans left: The New York Times (−0.70).
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- Leans right: none.
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27), IJR (+1.52).
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