Haiti trade programs HOPE and HELP extended to 2028

HOPE/HELP programs textile industry trade preferences AGOA extension Haitian economy

President Donald Trump has signed H.R. 6500, extending the HOPE and HELP trade programs for Haiti until December 31, 2028. This legislation provides a two-year extension to the previous expiration date of 2026, allowing eligible Haitian products, particularly in the textile and apparel sector, to continue entering the United States market duty-free.

The Haitian government has welcomed the decision, stating it provides essential stability for the national economy and helps preserve thousands of jobs. Economist Eddy Labossière noted that without this renewal, approximately 20,000 jobs in the textile industry would have been automatically eliminated.

In a broader regional context, the U.S. Congress also passed an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028. The House of Representatives approved the measure with a 370-48 vote, providing similar relief to sub-Saharan African exporters who rely on duty-free access to U.S. markets.

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African Growth and Opportunity Act · Donald Trump · Eddy Labossière · Haiti · United States

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[● 3 SOURCES] The trade programs are now extended until December 31, 2028. zantray-news.com · vantbefinfo.com · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. Congress extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 31, 2028. www.nouvelles-du-monde.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Donald Trump signed H.R. 6500 into law. zantray-news.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Eligible Haitian products will maintain duty-free access to the United States market. zantray-news.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The law extends the HOPE and HELP trade programs for Haiti by two years. zantray-news.com · vantbefinfo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. House of Representatives passed the AGOA extension with a vote of 370 to 48. www.nouvelles-du-monde.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Haitian government expressed gratitude to the United States for the decision. vantbefinfo.com

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Donald Trump signe la prolongation de HOPE/HELP et maintient les avantages commerciaux pour Haïti [zantray-news.com]

7 days ago

Le Congrès Américain Prolonge l'AGOA Jusqu'au 31 Décembre 2028 [www.nouvelles-du-monde.com]

7 days ago

HOPE/HELP : le Gouvernement haïtien salue la signature de la loi les prolongeant jusqu’en 2028 [vantbefinfo.com]

7 days ago