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South Africa braces for some job losses as AGOA ends

South Africa braces for some job losses as AGOA ends

Summary

South Africa and Rwanda are set to lose duty-free access to the U.S. market after exclusion from the AGOA trade program. The report says the end of this access could lead to some job losses in South Africa.

Key Facts

  • South Africa and Rwanda will lose duty-free access to the U.S. market.
  • The countries were excluded from the AGOA trade program.
  • The report says South Africa may face some job losses as AGOA access ends.
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