JOHANNESBURG - The African Growth and Opportunity Act has expired.
But, the Trump administration has announced its support for a one-year extension of the act.
It offered duty-free, quota-free access to thousands of products from 32 African states, including South Africa.
There is still uncertainty as to whether it will be renewed, restructured, reviewed or cancelled.
As one of the more industrialised and diversified economies under AGOA, South Africa stands to be notably affected, especially in industries like automotive, agriculture, and apparel.
Prof Garth le Pere, associate at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection, unpacks this further.