ESTABLISHED 2024 A CIVIC RECORD — CONFIRMED ACTIONS, CONFIRMED FACTS April 15, 2026

Proclamation modifying African Growth and Opportunity Act trade benefits

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed Proclamation 9735 to modify trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The proclamation adjusted certain trade preferences and eligibility criteria under AGOA. The confirmed direct impact included changes to tariff treatment and trade access for eligible African nations and affected imports into the United States.