# US extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-extension-of-african-growth-and-opportunity-act > Updated: 2026-09-05T02:50:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4. The United States has officially extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028. Following Senate approval and a subsequent vote by the House of Representatives on September 1, President Donald Trump signed the legislation, H.R. 6500, into law. AGOA provides eligible sub-Saharan African nations with duty-free access to the American market for most goods. The legislation maintains the ‘Third Country Fabric’ (TCF) rule, which allows beneficiary countries to import raw textiles from third parties to manufacture garments for the U.S. market without losing preferential tariff status. This provision is considered critical for the Mauritian textile and apparel industry. The extension provides significant economic stability for several nations. In Mauritius, the decision secures the U.S. market for 79 companies, representing approximately Rs 6.8 billion in exports. In Madagascar, the move is expected to bolster the textile industry and agricultural sectors, such as vanilla and spices, by providing long-term economic visibility for investors and exporters. Other sectors expected to benefit include South African automotive industries and Kenyan textiles. In Kenya, the apparel sector is a major beneficiary, accounting for approximately 70 percent of the country’s total exports to the U.S. market; in 2024, these exports reached approximately US$470 million. Regina Ombam, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Trade, previously noted that the extension would provide exporters with greater certainty for both apparel and agricultural products like tea, coffee, and avocados. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: AGOA extended to 2028 following U.S. presidential signature U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until late 2028, securing trade access for African textile and agricultural exporters. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agoa-extended-to-2028-following-us-presidential-signature ### 2026-08-27: Kenya welcomes proposed AGOA extension to 2028 Kenya welcomes a proposed US Senate-approved extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to 2028, aiming to secure duty-free market access for agricultural exports like tea and coffee. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-welcomes-proposed-agoa-extension-to-2028 ### 2026-08-13: US Senate approves extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act through 2028 The U.S. Senate voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through 2028, securing duty-free market access for sub-Saharan African exporters, including Kenya’s vital apparel sector. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-approves-extension-of-african-growth-and-opportunity-act-through-2028 ### 2026-08-10: U.S. Senate approves extension of AGOA trade act through 2028 The U.S. Senate voted 90-6 to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 2028, preserving duty-free market access and key textile rules for sub-Saharan African nations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-approves-extension-of-agoa-trade-act-through-2028 --- Cite as: US extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-extension-of-african-growth-and-opportunity-act