Ndubuisi Francis in AbujaThe Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and some members of the United States Congress have expressed excitement as President Donald Trump signed the bill for a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), after the enabling law elapsed on September 30, 2025.

The United States has extended AGOA trade preferences through December 31, 2028, offering eligible African exporters continued duty-free access to the US market.

Kenya has welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to sign into law the extension of AGOA through December 31, 2028.