
US to Terminate AGOA Duty-Free Trade Access for South Africa and Rwanda in 2027
The United States will remove South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA duty-free trade program effective January 1, 2027, following an interagency review that cited trade barriers, governance concerns, and national security issues. South Africa was the largest beneficiary under the program, exporting $1.7 billion under AGOA in 2025.
















