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US ambassador says South Africa's AGOA removal preventable Staff Reporter US ...
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The US ambassador to South Africa described South Africa's removal from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as predictable and preventable, citing the South African government's rejection of US concerns. The ambassador remains hopeful to resolve bilateral issues and pursue a partnership benefiting both nations.
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Your access to US trade benefits through AGOA has been cut by government refusal to engage with US concerns. You need to revisit US bilateral priorities or risk further trade restrictions locking you out of this market.
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