The United States has moved to withdraw South Africa and Rwanda from a major trade arrangement that gives selected African countries duty-free access to the American market, putting thousands of export products at risk of losing preferential treatment from January 1, 2027.The proposed move, initiated by President Donald Trump’s administration, follows an assessment of the two countries’ compliance with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a US trade programme established to strengthen economic relations with eligible African nations.
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US Revokes Over 300,000 Visas as Trump Crackdown Intensifies
The United States has reportedly revoked more than 300,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, marking a significant escalation in the administration’s immigration enforcement policies.According to an October 20, 2026, announcement attributed to the U.S. Department of State, the latest figure represents an increase of at least 50,000 visa revocations from the more than 250,000 reported on September 30.