Africa: U.S. Delegation Joins 20th AGOA Forum

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Africa: U.S. Delegation Joins 20th AGOA Forum

[State Department] A senior U.S. Government delegation is traveling to South Africa to participate in the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Johannesburg, November 2-4. AGOA is a cornerstone of the U.S. trade relationship with Africa. At this Forum, the United States looks forward to constructive dialogue with African partners in government, the private sector, trade unions, and civil society about AGOA's strategic value and impact. Timely reauthorization and modernization of AGOA is a priority of

Source: allAfrica.com

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