非洲各国敦促美国国会延长《非洲增长和机会法》,以避免关税和失业。 African nations urge U.S. Congress to extend AGOA to avoid tariffs and job losses.

包括尼日利亚在内的非洲制造商敦促美国国会在《非洲增长和机会法》(AGOA)2025年9月到期前,将该法延长一至两年。 African manufacturers, including Nigeria’s, are urging U.S. Congress to extend the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) by one to two years before its September 2025 expiration. 《非洲增长和机会法》为有资格的非洲国家的数以千计的产品提供免税进入美国市场的机会,支持纺织、汽车和采矿部门的工作。 AGOA grants duty-free access to the U.S. market for thousands of products from eligible African nations, supporting jobs in textiles, automotive, and mining sectors. 没有延期,制造商面临高昂的关税,面临裁员风险和转向亚洲供应商的风险。 Without an extension, manufacturers face steep tariffs, risking layoffs and a shift toward Asian suppliers. 该方案帮助促进了非洲出口,加强了贸易联系,并抵消了中国日益增长的影响力。 The program has helped boost African exports, strengthen trade ties, and counterbalance growing Chinese influence. 产业领袖们强调非洲增长和机会法案对经济增长、就业保护以及美国-非洲继续合作的重要性。 Industry leaders stress AGOA’s importance for economic growth, job preservation, and continued U.S.-Africa cooperation.