Nigeria, South Africa at Risk as US NPPC Seeks AGOA Exclusion

The United States National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has petitioned the Office of the US Trade Representative to review the eligibility of certain Sub-Saharan African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

AGOA allows eligible African countries to export goods to the United States duty-free, provided they offer reasonable and equitable treatment for US imports in return.

According to the NPPC, several AGOA beneficiaries impose limitations that restrict US market access for goods and services, including Angola, Kenya, and Côte d'Ivoire.

Nigeria and South Africa, two of the largest AGOA beneficiaries, have maintained significant barriers against US pork imports. Due to these restrictions, the NPPC supports withholding AGOA benefits from both countries until they provide fair market access for American pork products.