{"id":80328,"date":"2024-11-09T17:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/expert-wary-of-us-namibia-trade-under-trump"},"modified":"2024-11-09T17:20:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T17:20:00","slug":"expert-wary-of-us-namibia-trade-under-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/expert-wary-of-us-namibia-trade-under-trump","title":{"rendered":"Expert wary of US-Namibia trade under Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>An expert in international trade, Maria Immanuel, is calling for a more stable and reciprocal relationship between Namibia and the United States.<\/b><\/p>\n

This comes as uncertainty clouds the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).<\/p>\n

Immanuel, speaking to Desert Radio yesterday, said Agoa\u2019s structure, crafted by the United States (US) Congress, leaves African countries vulnerable to changes in US leadership and policy.<\/p>\n

Agoa, enacted in 2000 and recently extended to 2045 by outgoing US president Joe Biden, is controlled unilaterally by the US Congress, meaning eligibility criteria are set by the US without African input.<\/p>\n

This year alone, the Biden administration disqualified Niger, Gabon and Uganda from the programme over governance concerns.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is one-sided on how you should govern yourself for you to qualify for Agoa. In the international trade space, the Agoa agreement has always been unstable, whether it\u2019s an administration change, or whether it is coming to an end.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know diplomatically we are coming to talk, but it\u2019s almost like you\u2019re begging again for the next renewal, and it is really not in a certain arrangement for long-term investment for the private sector,\u201d Immanuel said.<\/p>\n

Agoa, which grants duty-free access to US markets for over 6 700 products from eligible sub-Saharan African countries, has played a crucial role in Namibia\u2019s exports of beef, charcoal and minerals.<\/p>\n

Immanuel believes the risk for Namibia and African countries is particularly high with incoming US president Donald Trump, known for his \u2018America First\u2019 approach, returning to office after his Tuesday presidential election victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfrica is recommending that we should move into the space where we are negotiating a stable reciprocal arrangement that should not be disrupted by a governance or change of presidency,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

With large American companies like Chevron, which is investing in Namibia\u2019s oil and gas sector, there is potential leverage for a reformed Agoa that is less vulnerable to political shifts in the US, she said.<\/p>\n

Immanuel said the government should move away from relying more on social aid from countries such as the US and focus on bringing in capital that can build the economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs an economist and international trade expert, I want to see a shift from less aid as Africa becomes much more resilient for itself and maybe look at how we can deploy or bring capital.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause again, we do have a big investment deficit,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Immanuel highlighted Namibia\u2019s other trade agreements, such as with the European Union (EU), where more balanced partnerships ensure mutual benefits.<\/p>\n

Unlike Agoa, these deals allow African nations to negotiate terms, fostering a reliable foundation for trade and investment.<\/p>\n

She said Namibia\u2019s beef exports to Norway, for example, are protected through the Southern African Development Community and EU agreements, providing security that Agoa\u2019s eligibility-based structure lacks.<\/p>\n

Immanuel said there is an opportunity for Namibia and its African counterparts to move away from dependency on external markets, pointing to initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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