AGOA 2009 – Realizing the Potential

Nine years after it became law, the African Growth and Opportunity Act continues to have a profound and positive impact on U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa trade and investment.

U.S.-Africa Trade Profile

Trade Data

Total U.S. trade with sub-Saharan Africa (exports plus imports) increased 28 percent in 2008, continuing a sustained rate of growth since AGOA was enacted in 2002.

AGOA Articles

Articles on Africa Trade and Economic Growth

These articles and texts provide a deeper understanding of U.S. policies in improving the economic growth and trade with sub-Saharan Africa.

AGOA Resources

WORLD REGION

Africa: Partnering for peace and prosperity

Podcast

This Week from Washington

A central objective of U.S. trade relations with sub-Saharan Africa is to create a platform for expanded African economic growth.

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AGOA Helps Build Economic Growth

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Nine years after it became law, the African Growth and Opportunity Act continues to have a profound and positive impact on U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa trade and investment.

U.S.-Africa Trade Profile

Trade Data

AGOA Articles

Articles on Africa Trade and Economic Growth

AGOA Resources

WORLD REGION

Africa: Partnering for peace and prosperity

Podcast

This Week from Washington

PHOTO GALLERY

AGOA Helps Build Economic Growth