AGOA Extension Act
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 320.
2026-02-10
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Plain-English Summary
This bill would extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a trade program that gives certain African countries special access to U.S. markets with lower tariffs on their exports. The extension would allow African nations to continue selling goods like textiles, agricultural products, and other items to American companies and consumers at reduced costs, helping these countries grow their economies and create jobs. The bill affects African trading partners, U.S. importers and retailers who buy African goods, and American consumers who may benefit from lower prices on these products.
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