AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025

This bill extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade program for eligible sub-Saharan African countries, and its related apparel and fabric programs from 2025 to 2027. It requires the U.S. Trade Representative to report to Congress within 180 days on a strategy for bilateral trade agreements with AGOA countries, naming at least 5 countries to prioritize. It also directs the President to review the U.S. relationship with South Africa and, within 120 days, certify whether South Africa has acted against U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. The President must also give Congress a classified report listing senior South African officials and African National Congress leaders who may qualify for sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act.

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• John Kennedy Republican sponsor
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