Tag: Africa
International Issues May Advance in Post-Election Congressional Session
Following Election Day, Congress is expected to be in session (118th Congress, 2nd session) through December 19 (except Thanksgiving week) for a “lame duck”...
African Growth and Opportunity Act: President Biden Urges Reauthorization
As stakeholders gathered last week for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum, President Joe Biden called on Congress to quickly reauthorize and...
Engaging in Global Market Key to Keeping US, California Economies Strong, Growing
In a post-pandemic era, the world’s economic outlook is full of mixed messages. The World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank...
11th Annual Pan African Global Conference to Return to Sacramento
The Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference will return to Sacramento, California from April 26 – 27.
The 11th Pan African Global Trade...
New Biden Administration Strategy Reframes Africa’s Importance to U.S.
The Biden administration has released the new U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, which outlines the administration’s vision for a “21st Century U.S.-African Partnership.”
The strategy,...
Biden Administration Launches U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
Last week, the Biden administration announced the launch of the United States-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP).
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with...
World Trade Organization Announces First Woman and African as Director General
The World Trade Organization (WTO) announced on February 15 that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria will be Director General. She will be the first woman...
African Continental Free Trade Agreement in Effect Now; Fully Operational in 2030
After five years of negotiations on cutting cross-border tariffs, trade and investment opportunities in Africa are in the spotlight as the African nations prepare...
Africa Gearing Up to Finalize Trade Bloc While U.S. Eyes Agreement with Kenya
Trade and investment opportunities in Africa are in the spotlight this summer as the African nations prepare for final implementation of their free trade...
