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AGOA and tariffs: Antananarivo's diplomatic balancing act in Washington

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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, on 29 April, 2025.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, on 29 April, 2025. © Drew Angerer/AFP

Two Madagascan task forces, under the leadership of Trade Minister David Ralambofiringa, are battling it out with Donald Trump's administration. Their goal is to minimise the impact of a potential increase in US customs tariffs and secure the renewal of the AGOA trade initiative.

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