South Africa: GNU gives SA a honeymoon period over Agoa status — analysts

The formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) has secured South Africa a “honeymoon period” for retaining its privileged access to US markets under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). This is the view of US politicians and South African trade analysts on the eve of the annual Agoa Forum which runs from Wednesday, 24 July to Friday, 26 July in Washington. 

South Africa’s continued participation in Agoa and its good diplomatic relations with the US generally…