African Sourcing Faces Angst Over AGOA Renewal

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African nations are axiously awaiting the renewal of AGOA. So are US importers.

The US FTA has been the foundation for the development of Kenya, Ethiopia and other regional nations’ apparel industries.

As brands continue to look for new opportunities on the sourcing landscape, sooner or later Africa is part of the conversation.   

Pressure to find places to manufacture low cost basics have been drying up, particularly due to recent wage hikes in key Asian nations and Bangladesh.

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