South Africa faces AGOA trade-benefit loss as thousands of jobs come under threat
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The United States intends to terminate South Africa's trade benefits under AGOA starting January 1, 2027. Cosatu warns that this decision could put as many as 10,000 jobs at risk. Citrus growers also fear the impact on communities that depend on exports.
The US plans to end South Africa’s AGOA trade benefits from 1 January 2027, prompting Cosatu to warn that up to 10,000 jobs could be at risk and citrus growers to fear losses in export-dependent communities.