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FreshSqueeze | What it would mean for SA to lose AGOA summit

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A group of both US Democratic and Republican legislators have asked the White House to move this year's African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) summit away from South Africa, as they warn that the country looks set to lose its AGOA status. Mpho Mashita and Complexion talk to Researcher and Social Activist, Busisiwe Seabe about what it would mean for South Africa to lose the AGOA status

12 Jun 2023 English South Africa Business · Arts

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