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MI SR0037
Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the President and U.S. Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides duty-free access to U.S. markets for eligible sub-Saharan African countries and is set to expire in September 2025
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AGOA covers over 1,800 products and requires participating countries to make progress toward market-based economies, rule of law, political pluralism, anti-corruption measures, and human rights protections
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Total U.S. imports from AGOA-eligible countries were valued at $8.0 billion in 2024, including crude oil, passenger vehicles, apparel, agricultural products, and chemicals
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Michigan engaged in over $1 billion in two-way trade with AGOA-eligible countries in 2024, importing nearly $440 million and exporting over $566 million in goods
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Calls for expanding AGOA to include additional sub-Saharan African countries to foster regional development and create stronger trading partners for Michigan and the U.S.
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the President of the United States and the United States Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act and expand the program to include other sub-Saharan African countries.
Last Action
Adopted
5/21/2025