U.S. Extends AGOA Duty-Free Access to African Countries Through 2026

The United States has extended duty-free access to its market for eligible African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 31, 2026. This extension, confirmed in a statement by U.S.

Ambassador Jamieson Greer on February 3, 2026, is intended to deepen trade relations between the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa. President Donald Trump signed legislation reauthorizing AGOA with retroactive effect from September 30, 2025.

The reauthorization outlines implementation responsibilities for eligible countries, including progress towards market-based economies, political pluralism, human rights protection, and anti-corruption measures. The U.S.

Trade Representative will update tariff schedules to reflect changes resulting from the reauthorization. AGOA, enacted in 2000, aims to strengthen trade relations between the U.S. and Africa by providing duty-free access to the U.S. market for 1,800 products.

The program has helped African countries expand exports, foster economic reforms, and strengthen political institutions.