Africa

JOHANNESBURG - The 2023 U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum) concluded today in Johannesburg, South Africa.

JOHANNESBURG – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today delivered remarks during the closing ceremony of the 20^th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum.

JOHANNESBURG –United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today delivered remarks during the opening ceremony of the 20^th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum.

WASHINGTON - The United States and Kenya today concluded a week of productive meetings on the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP).

WASHINGTON – The United States and Kenya will hold an in-person round of conceptual discussions under their Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) in Washington, DC, from February 6-10, 2023.  The United States delegation w

WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today released the following statement after signing a Memorandum of Under

WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi joined President Biden and a delegation of U.S. government officials on the second day of the Africa Leaders Summit.

WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi hosted trade ministers from sub-Saharan Africa for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Ministerial during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.

WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced she will host a meeting of sub-Saharan African trade ministers and senior officials on December 13, 2022.  The ministerial meeting will occur during the week of the United States-Africa Leaders’ Summit that President Joe Biden and Vice Presid

Washington, DC – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will lead the U.S. delegation at the 2017 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, held August 8-10 in Lomé, Togo.

Established by AGOA law, the annual forum provides a platform for promoting stronger economic ties between the United States and qualifying sub-Saharan African countries that receive enhanced U.S. market access under AGOA.