Representative John James, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Africa, introduced the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2024, aiming to reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act until 2037. The bill emphasizes the economic benefits of AGOA for both the U.S. and African countries, highlighting job creation, supply chain adjustments, and the promotion of U.S.-Africa economic ties. By providing broader eligibility assessment options for African nations, the legislation aims to strengthen the U.S.-Africa economic relationship and maximize Africa’s economic potential while protecting U.S. interests.
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