Agoa expo and trade fair will be held in New York from September 25 to 30. This is a business platform committed to celebrate US-Africa cooperation, strengthen bilateral trade relations, promote Agoa key export products and investment opportunities. It is an opportunity for US companies to expand business or introduce new products and services in the 40 African countries.

The trade fair is a business opportunity for African apparel, textiles, footwear, skins and leather products. The event will also host meetings, round tables, B2B conferences and workshops to focus on important topics to build capacities, raise awareness, present business opportunities and encourage trade between the United States and African countries.

A fashion week will present a platform for African fashion designers to update their knowledge about Agoa apparel and textile products, what they are eligible to export to the United States or to learn about the Agoa apparel exports process. Agoa experts from the US will train participants during workshops and master classes to help them increase their production, have more customers everywhere in America. It is also an opportunity to source, network with US manufacturers, machinery, yarn and fabrics companies, buyers and retailers.

Agoa provides eligible sub-Saharan countries duty-free access to the United States.