Trump Hints at Major Reforms Affecting African Countries
Kenya is a member of the AGOA agreement and remains eligible for duty-free access to the U.S. market. This latest deal will position not only Kenya but also the rest of the Sub-Saharan countries for commercial growth...
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US President Donald Trump has signed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), restoring duty-free access to the US market for eligible Sub-Saharan African countries until December 31, 2026. This extension, backdated from September 30, 2025, prevents potential tariffs of up to 42 percent on Kenyan goods.
- The extension protects over 330,000 Kenyan jobs, particularly in the apparel and textile sectors, which generated Ksh95 billion in shipments to American consumers during 2024.
- US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that AGOA will undergo significant modernisation under Trump's America First trade policy.
- In 2024, African countries exported Ksh1.06 trillion worth of goods under AGOA, with South Africa accounting for about half and Nigeria contributing roughly one-fifth.
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US Extends AGOA as Kenya Pursues New Duty-Free Trade Deal with China - February 2026
US President Donald Trump has signed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), restoring duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African countries until December 31, 2026. This extension, backdated from September 30, 2025, prevents potential tariffs of up to 42 percent on Kenyan goods. Following this development, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is urging Kenya and the U.S. to fast-track a long-term bilateral trade agreement to ensure predictability for exporters. Concurrently, Kenya is set to sign a duty-free, quota-free trade agreement with China within the next 30 days. This deal will allow Kenyan farmers to export products such as avocados and pork with zero tariffs, aiming to boost the country's agricultural export sector.
