美国提供为期一年的《非洲增长和机会法》延期,但可能将南非排除在贸易壁垒之外。
The U.S. offers a one-year AGOA extension but may exclude South Africa over trade barriers.
美国贸易代表Jamison Greer周二对参议院小组说,特朗普政府愿意将《非洲增长和机会法》(AGOA)延长一年,但正在考虑对南非采取不同的待遇。
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told a Senate panel on Tuesday that the Trump administration is open to a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) but is considering different treatment for South Africa.
他说,如果南非选择的话,国会可以排除南非,理由是该国对美国货物的高关税和非关税壁垒,而美国目前面临着30%的关税。
He said Congress could exclude South Africa if it chooses, citing the country’s high tariffs and non-tariff barriers on U.S. goods, which currently face a 30% duty.
Greer强调灵活性,指出美国将根据国会的投入以及南非改善市场准入的意愿调整其做法。
Greer emphasized flexibility, indicating the U.S. would adjust its approach based on congressional input and South Africa’s willingness to improve market access.