Trump Extends African Free-Trade Agreement Easing Tariff Fears Amid Tensions

The deal between the United States and 32 African nations has been renewed until the end of the year, despite strained relations with South Africa and Nigeria.

A container ship is moored at the Container Terminal at Cape Town Harbour, South Africa, on Oct. 30, 2025. Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law on Tuesday extending a free-trade agreement for some African nations until the end of the year, Washington’s chief trade negotiator said.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said his department would work alongside Congress this year to update the program to align with Trump’s America First policy by expanding market access for U.S. businesses, farmers, and ranchers.