# Washington excludes South Africa and Rwanda from US duty-free trade deal

https://mins.news/en/item/128854

- France 24, 2026-11-04 10:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261104-washington-excludes-south-africa-and-rwanda-from-us-duty-free-trade-deal

> Washington has removed South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ending their duty-free access to the US market. Exporters are weighing possible job losses and tighter margins, while economists caution against alarmist reactions and say the broader economic impact is likely to be limited.

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