By: Justicia Shipena
Namibia’s trade relations with the United States, primarily governed by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), face an uncertain future, with AGOA set to expire in 2025.
Namibia is one of 35 sub-Saharan African countries benefiting from AGOA, which grants duty-free access to the U.S. market for around 6,700 products, including textiles, motor vehicle parts, agricultural goods, and machinery.
AGOA’s waivers on duties boost the competitiveness of Namibian products in the U.S. market.
This trade advantage is set to last until September 2025 unless extended or replaced.
A proposal to extend AGOA to 2041 is currently under review.
Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) Director, Graham Hopwood, believes a Harris administration would likely favour AGOA’s renewal, but the final decision rests with Congress, where control of the House and Senate remains uncertain until the announcement of the election outcome.
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