The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has issued a press statement regarding the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on September 30, 2025.
The IEAG is urging the government to provide clarity and take immediate action to protect the interests of Ghanaian exporters.
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Silence today is not an option, since the future of Ghana’s export sector is at stake. The private sector looks to the Government to lead, to clarify, and to protect the interests of Ghanaian producers, exporters, and citizens.”
The IEAG demands that the government issue a public statement clarifying its position on AGOA renewal or alternative trade arrangements. The association also calls for a rescue or transition plan to support affected exporters, including tariff mitigation, export incentives, or bilateral trade deals.
Ghana should engage in vigorous diplomacy to push for immediate extension or replacement of AGOA principles. The government must ensure that Ghana’s AfCFTA strategy is not undermined by global trade disruptions and provide ongoing, transparent data on exports, duty burdens, and any interim trade measures.
The expiration of AGOA poses a risk to Ghanaian exporters, potentially leading to increased tariffs and reduced competitiveness. The lack of clarity on AGOA renewal or alternative arrangements may undermine investment planning and delay or scale back commitments.
This may particularly affect vulnerable sectors such as textiles, agro-processing, and non-traditional agriculture.
The IEAG is committed to lobbying, convening forums, gathering data, and working to preserve the gains made under AGOA. The association urges all Ghanaian exporters and importers to remain vigilant and engage with the association to coordinate a response.
