The United States is set to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for another two years, providing temporary relief to African governments and businesses that rely on preferential access to the US market. The extension is included in a short-term government funding bill that passed the House by a 370-48 vote and awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. Per the bill, AGOA will remain unchanged and continue through 2028. The extension falls short of South Africa’s hopes, with Pretoria having pushed for a 15-year renewal. The decision is an interim victory for African exporters, but analysts say it does not resolve longer-term uncertainty over US economic policy toward the continent. According to experts, African businesses need greater reliability from the US government in order to make longer-term investment decisions.