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AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2024

December 17, 2024

Trade PolicyInternational RelationsSub-Saharan AfricaEconomic DevelopmentImport/Export

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill determines the future of duty-free trade access for sub-Saharan African nations to the U.S. market, impacting the economic stability of beneficiary countries and the supply chains of U.S. businesses relying on these imports through 2037.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries

These nations must comply with new biennial utilization strategies and updated eligibility requirements to maintain duty-free trade access.

U.S. businesses importing from sub-Saharan Africa

These businesses face potential changes in duty-free status for their supply chains based on the eligibility of the exporting country.

U.S. International Trade Commission

The agency is required to conduct a new study and hold public hearings regarding the expansion of duty-free articles.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program by 12 years, through September 30, 2037. It also updates eligibility requirements for participating countries, mandates new biennial trade utilization strategies, and strengthens enforcement against forced labor in imports.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill determines the future of duty-free trade access for sub-Saharan African nations to the U.S. market, impacting the economic stability of beneficiary countries and the supply chains of U.S. businesses relying on these imports through 2037.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of this bill?
To extend the AGOA trade program until 2037 and modernize its requirements for participating sub-Saharan African countries.
How does this affect current trade benefits?
It continues duty-free access for eligible countries but adds new requirements for biennial utilization strategies and stricter human rights and anti-corruption compliance.
What happens if a country is classified as 'high income'?
The country will eventually lose its beneficiary status, though the President may grant a temporary extension of up to 5 years to negotiate a free trade agreement.

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Shift to Biennial Planning

The bill moves from a passive eligibility model to an active one, requiring countries to publish 'utilization strategies' to maintain benefits.

African Growth and Opportunity Act

Connected Entities

bill_numberAfrican Growth and Opportunity Act“The Act being reauthorized.”Map →
organizationHouse of Representatives“The House of Representatives will consider the bill.”Map →
organizationUnited States International Trade Commission“The commission is tasked with providing reports.”Map →
bill_numberTrade Act of 1974“The foundational law upon which AGOA is based.”Map →
personJames“Representative James introduced the bill.”Map →
organizationUnited States Government Publishing Office“Source of the document.”Map →
organizationSenate“The Senate will consider the bill.”Map →

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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