A bill filed earlier this year to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act became a vehicle for funding the federal government. On Tuesday, the House voted on the final version of legislation for the renewal – and the important funding stopgap attached to it – with bipartisan support. The 370-48 vote approves extension of AGOA, set to expire at the end of this year, through December 31, 2028, once the legislation is signed into law by the president.

Support for renewing AGOA has been a key message during PPAI’s Legislative Education and Action Day over the past two years. This trade preference program has provided American businesses with stable, duty-free market access to goods from qualifying sub-Saharan African countries for over 25 years.


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Predictable trade policies and access to diverse global supply chains are critical for the branded merchandise industry and the millions of Americans whose livelihoods depend on it.

“Extending AGOA will provide much-needed certainty for businesses while supporting U.S. jobs across shipping, warehousing, design, printing, embroidery and product decoration,” says Alok Bhat, market economist and PPAI’s research and public affairs lead. “The products our members import are often transformed and customized in the United States, creating significant economic activity and supporting communities nationwide.”

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PPAI celebrates this important advocacy win and will continue to monitor trade issues and provide industry-relevant updates. Look to PPAI Media for timely updates throughout the year, as well as opportunities to raise your voice in support of industry priorities. Subscribe to Newslink to stay up to date with industry news and advocacy opportunities.

Please contact Rachel Zoch, CAS, PPAI’s public affairs manager, at rachelz@ppai.org if you have any questions about regulatory issues or government affairs.