Join our next panel discussion as we look into AGOA, tariffs and trade negotiations on Thursday 10 September 2026 at 1pm. Register for free below.
Last week, the US President Donald Trump signed a new two year extension of AGOA. This move is positive, however other tariffs and US-South Africa trade relations remain in a difficult position as exporters and policymakers face important questions about market access, investment and jobs.
This webinar will bring together leading trade experts and industry leaders to unpack what AGOA means for South Africa, assess the risks and opportunities facing key sectors, and explore what future trade negotiations could mean for the country’s economic growth and export competitiveness.
Join us for a practical discussion on what is really at stake for South African businesses, workers and industries in one of the country’s most important trading relationships.
Key issues:
- What should government and business prioritise?
- What happens next for SA now that AGOA has been renewed for a two-year period? What happens after 2028?
- SA has a two-year renewal from its proposed 15-year deal. How are the different sectors planning around the short timeframe?
- How do trade uncertainties affect supply chains?
- What opportunities exist beyond the US market?
Webinar participants:
- Francois Baird – Moderator and founder of the Fairplay Movement.
- Izaak Breitenbach – CEO of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA).
- Prof. Diana Furchtgott-Roth – Adjunct Professor at George Washington University in Washington DC and University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. She is an economist and supply chain expert.
- Mr. Andrew Hale – Trade expert and Fellow for International Relations, Trade and Economics at the think tank, Advancing American Freedom.
- Jana Janse Van Rensburg – Market Access Liaison at the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA).
Event details:
Date: Thursday 10 September 2026.
Time: 1pm – 3pm.
Platform: Zoom.
Zoom access details will be provided to registered participants closer to the event date.
Register your attendance below.