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TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES
§ 3706
2000, 114 Stat. 252, which enacted this chapter and sec-
tions 2466a and 2466b of this title and amended section
2463 of this title and former section 2193 and section
2293 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For
complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short
Title note set out under section 3701 of this title and
Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
REPORTS ON IMPLEMENTATION AND POTENTIAL TRADE
AGREEMENTS
Pub. L. 114–27, title I, § 110, June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 370,
provided that:
‘‘(a) IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act [June 29, 2015], and
biennially thereafter, the President shall submit to
Congress a report on the trade and investment rela-
tionship between the United States and sub-Saharan
African countries and on the implementation of this
title [see Short Title of 2015 Amendment note set out
under section 3701 of this title] and the amendments
made by this title.
‘‘(2) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The report required
by paragraph (1) shall include the following:
‘‘(A) A description of the status of trade and in-
vestment between the United States and sub-Saha-
ran Africa, including information on leading ex-
ports to the United States from sub-Saharan Afri-
can countries.
‘‘(B) Any changes in eligibility of sub-Saharan Af-
rican countries during the period covered by the re-
port.
‘‘(C) A detailed analysis of whether each such
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country is con-
tinuing to meet the eligibility requirements set
forth in section 104 of the African Growth and Op-
portunity Act [19 U.S.C. 3703] and the eligibility cri-
teria set forth in section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974
[19 U.S.C. 2462
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TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES
§ 3706
2000, 114 Stat. 252, which enacted this chapter and sec-
tions 2466a and 2466b of this title and amended section
2463 of this title and former section 2193 and section
2293 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For
complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short
Title note set out under section 3701 of this title and
Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
REPORTS ON IMPLEMENTATION AND POTENTIAL TRADE
AGREEMENTS
Pub. L. 114–27, title I, § 110, June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 370,
provided that:
‘‘(a) IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act [June 29, 2015], and
biennially thereafter, the President shall submit to
Congress a report on the trade and investment rela-
tionship between the United States and sub-Saharan
African countries and on the implementation of this
title [see Short Title of 2015 Amendment note set out
under section 3701 of this title] and the amendments
made by this title.
‘‘(2) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The report required
by paragraph (1) shall include the following:
‘‘(A) A description of the status of trade and in-
vestment between the United States and sub-Saha-
ran Africa, including information on leading ex-
ports to the United States from sub-Saharan Afri-
can countries.
‘‘(B) Any changes in eligibility of sub-Saharan Af-
rican countries during the period covered by the re-
port.
‘‘(C) A detailed analysis of whether each such
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country is con-
tinuing to meet the eligibility requirements set
forth in section 104 of the African Growth and Op-
portunity Act [19 U.S.C. 3703] and the eligibility cri-
teria set forth in section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974
[19 U.S.C. 2462].
‘‘(D) A description of the status of regional inte-
gration efforts in sub-Saharan Africa.
‘‘(E) A summary of United States trade capacity
building efforts.
‘‘(F) Any other initiatives related to enhancing
the trade and investment relationship between the
United States and sub-Saharan African countries.
‘‘(b) POTENTIAL
TRADE
AGREEMENTS
REPORT.—Not
later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this
Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the United States
Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report
that—
‘‘(1) identifies sub-Saharan African countries that
have a [sic] expressed an interest in entering into a
free trade agreement with the United States;
‘‘(2) evaluates the viability and progress of such
sub-Saharan African countries and other sub-Saharan
African countries toward entering into a free trade
agreement with the United States; and
‘‘(3) describes a plan for negotiating and concluding
such agreements, which includes the elements de-
scribed in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section
116(b)(2) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act
[19 U.S.C. 3723(b)(2)].
‘‘(c) TERMINATION.—The reporting requirements of
this section shall cease to have any force or effect after
September 30, 2025.’’
[Functions of President under section 110(a) of Pub.
L. 114–27, set out above, assigned to United States
Trade Representative, in consultation with Secretary
of State, see Ex. Ord. No. 13720, § 1(d), Feb. 26, 2016, 81
F.R. 11089, set out as a note under section 2466a of this
title.]
[For definitions of ‘‘beneficiary sub-Saharan African
country’’ and ‘‘sub-Saharan African country’’ as used
in section 110 of Pub. L. 114–27, set out above, see sec-
tion 112 of Pub. L. 114–27, set out as a note under sec-
tion 3701 of this title.]
Executive Documents
DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS
Functions of President under this section delegated
to United States Trade Representative by section 1(b)
of Ex. Ord. No. 13346, July 8, 2004, 69 F.R. 41905, set out
as a note under section 301 of Title 3, The President.
§ 3706. Sub-Saharan Africa defined
For purposes of this chapter, the terms ‘‘sub-
Saharan Africa’’, ‘‘sub-Saharan African coun-
try’’, ‘‘country in sub-Saharan Africa’’, and
‘‘countries in sub-Saharan Africa’’ refer to the
following or any successor political entities:
Republic of Angola (Angola).
Republic of Benin (Benin).
Republic of Botswana (Botswana).
Burkina Faso (Burkina).
Republic of Burundi (Burundi).
Republic of Cameroon (Cameroon).
Republic of Cape Verde (Cape Verde).
Central African Republic.
Republic of Chad (Chad).
Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros
(Comoros).
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Republic of the Congo (Congo).
Republic of Coˆte d’Ivoire (Coˆte d’Ivoire).
Republic of Djibouti (Djibouti).
Republic of Equatorial Guinea (Equatorial
Guinea).
State of Eritrea (Eritrea).
Ethiopia.
Gabonese Republic (Gabon).
Republic of the Gambia (Gambia).
Republic of Ghana (Ghana).
Republic of Guinea (Guinea).
Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Guinea-Bissau).
Republic of Kenya (Kenya).
Kingdom of Lesotho (Lesotho).
Republic of Liberia (Liberia).
Republic of Madagascar (Madagascar).
Republic of Malawi (Malawi).
Republic of Mali (Mali).
Islamic Republic of Mauritania (Mauri-
tania).
Republic of Mauritius (Mauritius).
Republic of Mozambique (Mozambique).
Republic of Namibia (Namibia).
Republic of Niger (Niger).
Federal Republic of Nigeria (Nigeria).
Republic of Rwanda (Rwanda).
Democratic Republic of Sao Tome´ and Prin-
cipe (Sao Tome´ and Principe).
Republic of Senegal (Senegal).
Republic of Seychelles (Seychelles).
Republic of Sierra Leone (Sierra Leone).
Somalia.
Republic of South Africa (South Africa).
Republic of South Sudan (South Sudan).
Republic of Sudan (Sudan).
Kingdom of Swaziland (Swaziland).
United Republic of Tanzania (Tanzania).
Republic of Togo (Togo).
Republic of Uganda (Uganda).
Republic of Zambia (Zambia).
Republic of Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe).
(Pub. L. 106–200, title I, § 107, May 18, 2000, 114
Stat. 256; Pub. L. 112–163, § 1(b), Aug. 10, 2012, 126
Stat. 1274.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2012—Pub. L. 112–163 inserted item relating to the Re-
public of South Sudan.
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§ 3707
1 See References in Text note below.
§ 3707. Activities in support of transparency
(a) AGOA Website
(1) In general
The President shall establish a publicly
available website for the collection and dis-
semination of information regarding the Afri-
can Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C.
3701 et seq.).
(2) Contents
The President shall publish on the AGOA
Website the information described in para-
graph (1), including—
(A) information and technical assistance
provided at United States Agency for Inter-
national Development regional trade hubs;
and
(B) a link to the websites of United States
embassies located in eligible sub-Saharan
African countries.
(3) Actions by United States embassies
The Secretary of State should direct United
States embassies located in eligible sub-Saha-
ran African countries to—
(A) encourage individuals and businesses
in such countries to use the benefits avail-
able under the African Growth and Oppor-
tunity Act; and
(B) include a link to the AGOA Website on
the websites of such diplomatic missions.
(b) AGOA Forum
After each meeting of the United States–Sub-
Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Coopera-
tion Forum, the President should publish on the
AGOA Website the following:
(1) The outcomes of the meeting of the
Forum, including any commitments made by
member countries and the private sector.
(2) An assessment of progress made with re-
spect to any commitments made by member
countries and the private sector from the pre-
vious meeting of the Forum.
(c) Other information
The President should disseminate the informa-
tion required under this section in a digital for-
mat to the public and publish such information
on the AGOA Website.
(Pub. L. 115–167, title I, § 103, Apr. 23, 2018, 132
Stat. 1277.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The African Growth and Opportunity Act, referred to
in subsec. (a)(1), (3)(A), is title I of Pub. L. 106–200, May
18, 2000, 114 Stat. 252, which is classified principally to
this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to
the Code, see Short Title note set out under section
3701 of this title and Tables.
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of the African Growth
and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act
Modernization Act, also known as the AGOA and MCA
Modernization Act, and not as part of the African
Growth and Opportunity Act which enacted this chap-
ter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
DEFINITIONS
Pub. L. 115–167, title I, § 102, Apr. 23, 2018, 132 Stat.
1277, provided that: ‘‘In this title [enacting this section
and provisions set out as a note under section 3701 of
this title]—
‘‘(1) AGOA
WEBSITE.—The term ‘AGOA Website’
means the website established pursuant to section
103(a) [19 U.S.C. 3707(a)].
‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRY.—The
term ‘eligible sub-Saharan African country’ means a
country that the President has determined meets the
eligibility requirements set forth in section 104 of the
African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C.
3703).’’
SUBCHAPTER II—TRADE BENEFITS
§ 3721. Treatment of certain textiles and apparel
(a) Preferential treatment
Textile and apparel articles described in sub-
section (b) that are imported directly into the
customs territory of the United States from a
beneficiary sub-Saharan African country de-
scribed in section 2466a(c) 1 of this title, shall
enter the United States free of duty and free of
any quantitative limitations in accordance with
the provisions set forth in subsection (b), if the
country has satisfied the requirements set forth
in section 3722 of this title.
(b) Products covered
Subject to subsection (c), the preferential
treatment described in subsection (a) shall apply
only to the following textile and apparel prod-
ucts:
(1) Apparel articles assembled in one or more
beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries
Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assem-
bled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan
African countries from fabrics wholly formed
and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in
the United States from yarns wholly formed in
the United States, or both (including fabrics
not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are clas-
sifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States
and are wholly formed and cut in the United
States) that are—
(A) entered under subheading 9802.00.80 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States; or
(B) entered under chapter 61 or 62 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States, if, after such assembly, the articles
would have qualified for entry under sub-
heading 9802.00.80 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States but for the
fact that the articles were embroidered or
subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-wash-
ing, acid washing, perma-pressing, oven-bak-
ing,
bleaching,
garment-dyeing,
screen
printing, or other similar processes.
(2) Other apparel articles assembled in one or
more
beneficiary
sub-Saharan
African
countries
Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assem-
bled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan
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### Statutory Notes
#### Codification
Sections 2451 to 2451b were omitted pursuant to section 2451b(c), which provided that this part ceased to be effective 12 years after the date of entry into force of the Protocol of Accession of the People’s Republic of China to the World Trade Organization, which date was Dec. 11, 2001.
Section 2451, Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, § 421, as added Pub. L. 106–286, div. A, title I, § 103(a)(3), Oct. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 882; amended Pub. L. 108–429, title II, § 2004(d)(3), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2592, related to action to address market disruption.
Section 2451a, Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, § 422, as added Pub. L. 106–286, div. A, title I, § 103(a)(3), Oct. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 887; amended Pub. L. 108–429, title II, § 2004(d)(4), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2592, related to action in response to trade diversion.
Section 2451b, Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, § 423, as added Pub. L. 106–286, div. A, title I, § 103(a)(3), Oct. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 890, related to regulations; termination of provision.
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§ 2462
‘‘(i) after December 31, 1995, and
‘‘(ii) before October 1, 1996, and
to which duty-free treatment under title V of the
Trade Act of 1974 [this subchapter] (as amended by
this subtitle) would have applied if the entry had
been made on or after October 1, 1996, shall be liq-
uidated or reliquidated as free of duty, and the Sec-
retary of the Treasury shall refund any duty paid
with respect to such entry.
‘‘(2) LIMITATION
ON
REFUNDS.—No refund shall be
made pursuant to this subsection before October 1,
1996.
‘‘(3) ENTRY.—As used in this subsection, the term
‘entry’ includes a withdrawal from warehouse for
consumption.
‘‘(c) REQUESTS.—Liquidation or reliquidation may be
made under subsection (b) with respect to an entry
only if a request therefor is filed with the Customs
Service, within 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act [Aug. 20, 1996], that contains sufficient in-
formation to enable the Customs Service—
‘‘(1) to locate the entry; or
‘‘(2) to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be lo-
cated.’’
§ 2462. Designation of beneficiary developing
countries
(a) Authority to designate countries
(1) Beneficiary developing countries
The President is authorized to designate
countries as beneficiary developing countries
for purposes of this subchapter.
(2)
Least-developed
beneficiary
developing
countries
The President is authorized to designate any
beneficiary developing country as a least-de-
veloped beneficiary developing country for
purposes of this subchapter, based on the con-
siderations in section 2461 of this title and sub-
section (c) of this section.
(b) Countries ineligible for designation
(1) Specific countries
The following countries may not be des-
ignated as beneficiary developi
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Congress finds that—
(1) it is in the mutual interest of the United States and the countries of sub-Saharan Africa to promote stable and sustainable economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa;
(2) the countries of sub-Saharan Africa form a region richly endowed with both natural and human resources;
(3) sub-Saharan Africa represents a region of enormous economic potential and of enduring political significance to the United States;
(4) the region has experienced the strengthening of democracy as countries in sub-Saharan Africa have taken steps to encourage broader participation in the political process;
(5) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa have increased their economic growth rates, taken significant steps towards liberalizing their economies, and made progress toward regional economic integration that can have positive benefits for the region;
(6) despite those gains, the per capita income in sub-Saharan Africa averages approximately $500 annually;
(7) trade and investment, as the American experience has shown, can represent powerful tools both for economic development and for encouraging broader participation in a political process in which political freedom can flourish;
(8) increased trade and investment flows have the greatest impact in an economic environment in which trading partners eliminate barriers to trade and capital flows and encourage the development of a vibrant private sector that offers individual African citizens the freedom to expand their economic opportunities and provide for their families;
(9) offering the countries of sub-Saharan Africa enhanced trade preferences will encourage both higher levels of trade and direct investment in support of the positive economic and political developments under way throughout the regio
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§ 3623
§ 3623. Study of milk marketing order system
The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a
study to determine the effects of the Uruguay
Round Agreements on the Federal milk mar-
keting order system. Not later than 6 months
after the date of entry into force of the WTO
Agreement with respect to the United States,
the Secretary of Agriculture shall report to the
Congress on the results of the study.
(Pub. L. 103–465, title IV, § 425, Dec. 8, 1994, 108
Stat. 4965.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective on the date of entry into force of
the WTO Agreement with respect to the United States
(Jan. 1, 1995), except as otherwise provided, see section
451 of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section
3601 of this title.
Executive Documents
URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS: ENTRY INTO FORCE
The Uruguay Round Agreements, including the World
Trade Organization Agreement and agreements an-
nexed to that Agreement, as referred to in section
3511(d) of this title, entered into force with respect to
the United States on Jan. 1, 1995. See note set out
under section 3511 of this title.
§ 3624. Additional program funding
(a) Use of additional funds
Consistent, as determined by the President,
with the obligations undertaken by the United
States set forth in the Uruguay Round Agree-
ments, the Commodity Credit Corporation shall
use, in addition to any other funds appropriated
or made available for such purposes, any funds
made available under subsection (b) for author-
ized export promotion, foreign market develop-
ment, export credit financing, and promoting
the development, commercialization, and mar-
keting of products resulting from alternative
uses of agricultural commodities.
(b) A
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The President is authorized to designate a sub-Saharan African country as an eligible sub-Saharan African country if the President determines that the country—
(1) has established, or is making continual progress toward establishing—
(A) a market-based economy that protects private property rights for men and women, incorporates an open rules-based trading system, and minimizes government interference in the economy through measures such as price controls, subsidies, and government ownership of economic assets;
(B) the rule of law, political pluralism, and the right to due process, a fair trial, and equal protection under the law;
(C) the elimination of barriers to United States trade and investment, including by—
(i) the provision of national treatment and measures to create an environment conducive to domestic and foreign investment;
(ii) the protection of intellectual property; and
(iii) the resolution of bilateral trade and investment disputes;
(D) economic policies to reduce poverty, increase the availability of health care and educational opportunities, expand physical infrastructure, promote the development of private enterprise, and encourage the formation of capital markets through micro-credit or other programs;
(E) a system to combat corruption and bribery, such as signing and implementing the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; and
(F) protection of internationally recognized worker rights, including the right of association, the right to organize and bargain collectively, a prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labor, a minimum age for the employment of children, and acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work
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§ 3703
‘‘(c) COORDINATION.—The President shall take such
measures as are necessary to ensure adequate coordina-
tion of similar activities of agencies of the United
States Government relating to agricultural technical
assistance for sub-Saharan Africa.
‘‘SEC. 14. TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON AFRI-
CA.
‘‘The President shall convene the trade advisory com-
mittee on Africa established by Executive Order 11846
of March 27, 1975 [19 U.S.C. 2111 note], under section
135(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 [19 U.S.C. 2155(c)], in
order to facilitate the goals and objectives of the Afri-
can Growth and Opportunity Act [19 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.]
and this Act, and to maintain ongoing discussions with
African trade and agriculture ministries and private
sector organizations on issues of mutual concern, in-
cluding regional and international trade concerns and
World Trade Organization issues.’’
[Functions of President under section 13(c) of Pub. L.
108–274, set out above, assigned to Administrator of
United States Agency for International Development,
in collaboration with Secretary of Agriculture, see Ex.
Ord. No. 13720, § 1(c), Feb. 26, 2016, 81 F.R. 11089, set out
as a note under section 2466a of this title.]
[Pub. L. 108–429, title II, § 2004(j)(2), Dec. 3, 2004, 118
Stat. 2595, provided that:
[‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The amendment made by para-
graph (1) [amending Pub. L. 108–274, set out above] shall
take effect as if included in the enactment of section 8
of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 [Pub. L. 108–274].
[‘‘(B) REQUESTS FOR RETROACTIVE APPLICATION.—Sec-
tion 8(b) of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 shall be
applied with respect to the amendment made by para-
graph (1) by substituting ‘90 days after the date of the
enactment of t
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For purposes of this chapter, the terms “sub-Saharan Africa”, “sub-Saharan African country”, “country in sub-Saharan Africa”, and “countries in sub-Saharan Africa” refer to the following or any successor political entities:
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**(a) AGOA Website**
(1) **In general** — The President shall establish a publicly available website for the collection and dissemination of information regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act ([19 U.S.C. 3701](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3701&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
(2) **Contents** — The President shall publish on the AGOA Website the information described in paragraph (1), including—
(A) information and technical assistance provided at United States Agency for International Development regional trade hubs; and
(B) a link to the websites of United States embassies located in eligible sub-Saharan African countries.
(3) **Actions by United States embassies** — The Secretary of State should direct United States embassies located in eligible sub-Saharan African countries to—
(A) encourage individuals and businesses in such countries to use the benefits available under the African Growth and Opportunity Act; and
(B) include a link to the AGOA Website on the websites of such diplomatic missions.
**(b) AGOA Forum** After each meeting of the United States–Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum, the President should publish on the AGOA Website the following:
(1) The outcomes of the meeting of the Forum, including any commitments made by member countries and the private sector.
(2) An assessment of progress made with respect to any commitments made by member countries and the private sector from the previous meeting of the Forum.
**(c) Other information** The President should disseminate the information required under this section in a digital format to the public and publish such information on the AGOA Website.
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TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES
§ 3707
1 See References in Text note below.
§ 3707. Activities in support of transparency
(a) AGOA Website
(1) In general
The President shall establish a publicly
available website for the collection and dis-
semination of information regarding the Afri-
can Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C.
3701 et seq.).
(2) Contents
The President shall publish on the AGOA
Website the information described in para-
graph (1), including—
(A) information and technical assistance
provided at United States Agency for Inter-
national Development regional trade hubs;
and
(B) a link to the websites of United States
embassies located in eligible sub-Saharan
African countries.
(3) Actions by United States embassies
The Secretary of State should direct United
States embassies located in eligible sub-Saha-
ran African countries to—
(A) encourage individuals and businesses
in such countries to use the benefits avail-
able under the African Growth and Oppor-
tunity Act; and
(B) include a link to the AGOA Website on
the websites of such diplomatic missions.
(b) AGOA Forum
After each meeting of the United States–Sub-
Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Coopera-
tion Forum, the President should publish on the
AGOA Website the following:
(1) The outcomes of the meeting of the
Forum, including any commitments made by
member countries and the private sector.
(2) An assessment of progress made with re-
spect to any commitments made by member
countries and the private sector from the pre-
vious meeting of the Forum.
(c) Other information
The President should disseminate the informa-
tion required under this section in a digital for-
mat to the public and publish such information
on the AGOA Website.
(Pub. L. 115–167, title I, § 103, Apr. 2
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**(a) Declaration of policy** Congress declares that free trade agreements should be negotiated, where feasible, with interested countries in sub-Saharan Africa, in order to serve as the catalyst for increasing trade between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa and increasing private sector investment in sub-Saharan Africa.
**(b) Plan requirement**
(1) **In general** — The President, taking into account the provisions of the treaty establishing the African Economic Community and the willingness of the governments of sub-Saharan African countries to engage in negotiations to enter into free trade agreements, shall develop a plan for the purpose of negotiating and entering into one or more trade agreements with interested beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries.
(2) **Elements of plan** — The plan shall include the following:
(A) The specific objectives of the United States with respect to negotiations described in paragraph (1) and a suggested timetable for achieving those objectives.
(B) The benefits to both the United States and the relevant sub-Saharan African countries with respect to the applicable free trade agreement or agreements.
(C) A mutually agreed-upon timetable for the negotiations.
(D) The implications for and the role of regional and sub-regional organizations in sub-Saharan Africa with respect to such free trade agreement or agreements.
(E) Subject matter anticipated to be covered by the negotiations and United States laws, programs, and policies, as well as the laws of participating eligible African countries and existing bilateral and multilateral and economic cooperation and trade agreements, that may be affected by the agreement or agreements.
(F) Procedures to ensure the following:
(i) Adequate consultation with the C
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