US Senate approves AGOA extension until end of 2028

United States · TRADE

Key Facts

—Senate approval: The US Senate voted 90–6 on 8 August 2026 to pass H.R. 6500, which it amended into a government-funding measure that extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act through 31 December 2028; because the Senate changed the bill, it returns to the House for a concurrence vote before it can become law.

—Eligible countries: AGOA currently covers 32 eligible sub-Saharan African countries, granting duty-free access for thousands of products.

—Legislative timeline: AGOA lapsed on 30 September 2025, received a one-year extension to 31 December 2026 in February 2026, and now faces a three-year extension to 31 December 2028.