Why Trump wan remove Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal
President Donald Trump has notified Congress of his intent to remove South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program starting in 2027. The administration cited concerns over trade barriers, human rights, and regional security, including Rwanda's alleged involvement in the DR Congo conflict.
Why it matters
This decision marks a significant shift in US-Africa trade relations, potentially impacting the economies of two major African nations.
President Donald Trump don notify US Congress about im intention to remove South Africa and Rwanda from one preferential trade programme, starting from January 1, 2027.
Di African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) dey allow African kontris wey meet di requirements to export thousands of products go US witout paying import duty.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer tok for one statement say annual review don find say both kontris dey engage in practices wey no follow di requirements to qualify for di programme.
E add say Trump administration don also notify di two kontris about di decision.
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