Office of African Affairs

The Office of African Affairs develops and coordinates U.S.-sub-Saharan African trade and investment policy.  The office supports and enhances U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa trade and investment by implementing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) preference program and by negotiating, concluding, and effectively implementing a range of trade agreements, treaties, or initiatives that further the Administration’s economic and development policies in sub-Saharan Africa.  It is tasked with expanding U.S.-Africa two-way trade and investment, opening African markets for U.S. goods, services and investment, reducing foreign barriers to trade and investment, and promoting regional integration.  The office consults and communicates with Congress and other stakeholders on Africa trade policy initiatives to ensure outcomes that are consistent with the U.S. trade policy agenda and international obligations.

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