Thousands of workers in Kenya are worried about the possible expiration of the “African Growth and Opportunity Act.” This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This law has allowed African countries duty-free access to the United States market for 25 years. Kenya’s garment industry has greatly benefited from this program.
Last year, products worth 470 million dollars were exported to the US, providing employment to over 66,000 people. Production at the Shona EPZ factory has decreased.
The factory manager states that if the program is not extended, it will become difficult to provide jobs for workers. This situation could negatively affect many families.
African countries are conducting negotiations to continue the agreement. Experts emphasize the need to find new markets and develop domestic trade.
Therefore, extending the duration of this law is of great importance for the economies of these countries.
