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The extension follows a brief lapse in the programme in September 2025, which had caused uncertainty for African exporters dependent on US market access.<\/p>\n
Exporters in many African nations have regained duty-free access to the US after the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was extended till 2026 end by a US presidential proclamation.
\nThe extension follows a lapse in the programme in late 2025, which had caused uncertainty for African exporters dependent on US market access.
\nGabon was reinstated as an AGOA beneficiary, reversing its 2023 removal. <\/p>\n
It was restored in February 2026 when Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, extending AGOA retroactively to the end of 2026.<\/p>\n
The latest presidential proclamation on May 19 formally implemented the extension and updated US tariff schedules. Gabon has been reinstated as a beneficiary of AGOA after making sufficient progress on governance and eligibility, reversing its 2023 removal.<\/p>\n
The announcement is a big relief for African economies that depend heavily on AGOA-linked trade, particularly in labour-intensive sectors like garments, where duty-free access significantly improves competitiveness in the US market.<\/p>\n
But the limited extension continues uncertainty over the long-term future of the programme.<\/p>\n
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)<\/p>\n
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