The debate over AGOA is missing the point ^65.3%

Semafor - By Daniele Nyirandutiye - 7/6/2026, 11:09 AM

Indoctrination 26.8% - Biased Writer Voice 24.7% - False Dilemma 20.1%

Washington is having the wrong debate about the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Congress is consumed with whether to extend the preferential trade program, when the more important question is what comes after it. AGOA remains one of the most successful pillars of US engagement with Africa, helping build export industries, create... more