AGOA
Mauritius Looks to Boost Ties With US Companies
A once-thriving industry is looking to make a comeback in Mauritius.
Is Africa Ready for a Rush?
Roughly half of all AAFA members source from Africa today, and following last summer's 10-year renewal of the…
Madagascar Flourishes on AGOA Renewal, Factories Double Capacity to Accommodate Export Growth
Madagascar may have had its trade privileges under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) suspended…
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Could TPP Make Africa Less Competitive Under AGOA?
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) may have been around since 2000 but its short-term and…
How to Take Advantage of Trade Preferences for Duty Free Sourcing
Textile and apparel imports to the U.S. last year totaled more than $107 billion and companies are paying $14…
Major Brands Explore AGOA Opportunities at Africa Sourcing Show
Now that the recent 10-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has firmly secured the…
Op-Ed: Unnoticed Jewels in the Congressional Trade Package
While the world focused on the Washington inside-the-Beltway drama surrounding Trade Promotion Authority…
U.S. House of Representatives Approves Trade Preferences Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the non-controversial Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015…
Trade Preferences: The ABC’s of GSP, AGOA and HOPE
For the first time in years, Congress is poised to advance legislation updating and extending the unilateral…
Lesotho Could Lose 35,000 Textile Jobs If US Pulls AGOA Privileges
Lesotho has been dubbed one of Africa's most well-positioned nations in terms of benefitting from the African…
What a 10-Year AGOA Renewal Will Mean for Sourcing in Africa
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) may be facing its fast-approaching September expiration date…
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…