Terri Sewell applauds extension of AGOA she says will benefit 7th district

Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) is applauding after a three-year extension was approved by the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which she said will benefit her district. 

"Since joining the Ways and Means Committee, I have been proud to lead the effort in the House of Representatives to protect and expand the AGOA program,” said a statement by Sewell.

"This three-year extension reaffirms our commitment to strengthening economic ties, expanding trade opportunities, and promoting democratic values across the African continent. I am proud to join my colleagues in ensuring that this vital program continues to deliver jobs and prosperity both at home and abroad."

According to the statement AGOA allows duty-free access to the U.S. market for products from eligible sub-Saharan African countries. Among the markets is in the Black Belt, she said. 

"AGOA is not just about strengthening ties abroad, it is about creating opportunities right here in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District," she stated. "From Birmingham and Tuscaloosa to Selma and the Black Belt, our businesses and workers benefit when we expand access to global markets."

"This extension means more jobs, more investment, and more chances for Alabama companies to showcase their products to the world. I am committed to ensuring that our district remains at the forefront of America’s engagement with Africa."