African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and African economies

On tonight’s edition of The National Pulse, Ashraf Garda speaks to Wandile Sihlobo about what the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) means for African economies, after US President Donald Trump formally restored duty-free access for eligible African exporters until the end of 2026. The conversation looks at whether this offers real economic relief for countries like South Africa, particularly for key sectors such as agriculture, automotive manufacturing and agro-processing, or whether the short-term extension simply prolongs uncertainty around Africa’s trade future with the United States. GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo, South Africa’s Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land