The U.S. Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade forum is set to begin in South Africa, where the Extension of the program allowing sub-Saharan African Countries duty-free access to U.S. markets will be discussed. U.S. President Joe Biden recently announced the removal of Niger, Uganda, Central African Republic, and Gabon from the list of beneficiaries due to noncompliance with eligibility criteria. South Africa, one of the biggest beneficiaries of AGOA, will lobby for the extension of the program. The decision on the extension will rely on U.S. Congress, and African countries are expected to push for it.

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