Ethiopia’s AGOA Reentry Rejected, Deals Blow To Trade Prospects, Livelihoods Of Thousands

Ethiopia Excluded from AGOA for Third Consecutive Year - Addis Insight

The United States has announced that Ethiopia will remain ineligible for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits in 2025, marking the third consecutive year the country has been excluded from the program. The decision was confirmed in a statement released on December 21, 2024, by USTR Spokesperson Sam Michel, following the annual AGOA eligibility review chaired by the Office of the United States Trade Representative.AGOA, establis…

Ethiopia’s AGOA Reentry Rejected, Deals Blow To Trade Prospects, Livelihoods Of Thousands

By Emmanuel Nduka Ethiopia’s attempt to rejoin the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been rejected once again, as the U.S. Trade Representative confirmed that the list of eligible African countries for the upcoming fiscal year will remain unchanged. Relatedreading Nigeria: Govt Slaps Sanctions On 5 Airlines Amid Surge In Flight Disruptions Former US President […]

Ethiopia’s bid to rejoin AGOA falls short, again, as US maintains suspension in latest announcement - Addis Standard

Factory workers at Hawassa Industrial Park. Photo: Ethiopia Industrial Park Development Corporation Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s bid to rejoin the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has once again fell short as the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) maintained Ethiopia in the list of suspended countries in its latest announcement on 21 December.    The announcement confirmed that the list of African countries eligible for…