# US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access

https://mins.news/en/item/126107

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-02 20:38 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/11/2/us-to-suspend-south-africa-and-rwanda-from-duty-free-trade-access?traffic_source=rss

> The United States says it will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free benefits under AGOA starting January 1, 2027, saying they failed to meet eligibility criteria. South Africa exported about $1.7bn in goods to the US under the programme in 2025.

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