Agoa’s fate in the balance

Agoa’s fate has become more complicated as it is now linked in the House of Delegates to the US trade adjustment assistance (TAA) programme.

And it’s a close vote, so a dilemma now exists. If Agoa, tied to TAA, is defeated in the house later this week it is unclear when Agoa would be renewed.

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