Unpacking the AGOA Exit: What Loss of Duty-Free Access Means for SA Exporters and Continental Trade
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Following the United States' decision to terminate South Africa and Rwanda’s duty-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), KayBiz dives into the real-world economic fallout.
Nzinga Qunta speaks directly to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to understand SA's official response, mitigation plans for key export sectors, and how government intends to cushion local job losses.
Then, Africa analyst, head of marketing at the University of Limpopo, and author of 'Africa is Open for Business', Victor Kgomoeswana, joins us to break down the broader narrative: Is this a self-inflicted diplomatic blow, or can accelerated intra-African trade under the AfCFTA truly replace access to the American market?
Nzinga Qunta speaks directly to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to understand SA's official response, mitigation plans for key export sectors, and how government intends to cushion local job losses.
Then, Africa analyst, head of marketing at the University of Limpopo, and author of 'Africa is Open for Business', Victor Kgomoeswana, joins us to break down the broader narrative: Is this a self-inflicted diplomatic blow, or can accelerated intra-African trade under the AfCFTA truly replace access to the American market?
