In a development that follows the uncertainty outlined in our earlier blog post on South Africa’s evolving trade strategy and the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the U.S. Congress has now formally extended AGOA for a period of at least one year. AGOA, a central pillar of U.S.–Africa trade relations since 2000, has been retroactively extended from 30 September 2025 to 31 December 2026. The renewal follows extensive negotiations within the U.S. Congress and…