Lesotho Welcomes AGOA Extension – allAfrica.com

But the trade agreement with the US is only extended to December

The Lesotho government has welcomed the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which grants duty-free access to the US market for several African countries.

The extension of AGOA until 31 December 2026, signed into law by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, provides temporary relief to exporters, but it falls short of expectations for a three-year renewal that would have offered certainty to investors and…