Federal Register #USTR-2026-0166

USTR Seeks Public Input on Modernizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public input to guide the modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): - Government Buyer: - Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The request is for public comments and recommendations regarding AGOA reform - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Input should address how AGOA can better serve American workers and businesses - Recommendations should consider advancing U.S. national and economic security - Suggestions for optimizing bilateral trade flows and establishing reciprocal trade agreements with advanced beneficiary countries are encouraged - No part numbers, purchase quantities, or technical product requirements are included, as this is a policy input request, not a procurement action

Description

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) invites comments from interested parties to inform the development of trade policy recommendations on the modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is authorized through December 31, 2026. The solicitation seeks input on reforms to ensure the program meets the needs of American workers and businesses, advances U.S. national and economic security goals, optimizes balanced bilateral trade flows with beneficiary countries, and provides a path for reciprocal trade agreements with more advanced countries. Comments must be submitted by May 15, 2026.

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