FTW pick: ‘Time to capitalise on renewed Agoa benefits’

With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) renewed for another ten years South African exporters now have to turn opportunity into real benefit by getting a foothold in the often difficult-to-penetrate American market.

According to Matt Conroy, trade manager of Maersk Line South Africa, now is the time for exporters to take full advantage of the agreement that opens up markets in Africa and makes it easier for local businesses to sell their products in America.

While Agoa has been the cornerstone of the US/African trade relationship for 15 years, its renewal provides much-needed certainty for African producers, said Conroy.

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