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African Growth and Opportunity Act

Finance Committee Chairman Stresses Need for Action on AGOA, TPA, GSP

Congress has made little movement on trade of late, and the country's Finance Committee is laden with issues…

Op-Ed: AGOA Renewal Not So Seamless

For the apparel and footwear industry, timing is everything. Our executives plan production and place orders…

Guinea, Madagascar Eligible for AGOA Benefits

Guinea and Madagascar are now eligible for textile and apparel benefits provided for under the African Growth…

Luen Thai USA President Talks TPP and Emerging Sourcing Destinations

As costs continue to increase and apparel sales continue to falter, companies are looking to new outlets to…

Op-Ed: US Congress Fails to Renew Vital Trade Deals, AGOA at Risk

African leaders and Heads of State recently visited Washington, D.C. to re-affirm that the United States is…

The Pros and Cons of Sourcing in Africa

At an opening day panel at Sourcing at MAGIC Sunday, industry experts discussed the challenges and benefits…

Op-Ed: Let’s Give a Green Light to AGOA

Washington is infamous for its ability to generate gridlock. Most of the time, this term refers to the…

US Removes Swaziland, Reinstates Madagascar for AGOA Benefits

President Obama issued June 26 a proclamation making two changes to the list of sub-Saharan African countries…

AGOA Opens Doors For African Apparel, Textile and Footwear Industries

PRESS RELEASE: Since its inception on 2001, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), has strengthened…