South Africa exported approximately $1.7 billion worth of goods to the US under AGOA in 2025, making it the largest beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced on November 2, 2026 that President Donald Trump will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) effective January 1, 2027

Representative Richard Neal urged the Trump administration to provide a thorough explanation for suspending South Africa and outline steps for South Africa's reinstatement to AGOA

On November 2, 2026, South Africa's trade ministry and President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa must prepare for AGOA removal by supporting affected sectors and expanding trade relationships toward partners including China and India

Goods exported under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) account for approximately 10 percent of South Africa's total exports to the US and 1 percent of its total global exports

The US ambassador to South Africa stated on X that South Africa's AGOA suspension was a predictable outcome resulting from Pretoria rejecting US concerns

Representative Richard Neal criticized President Donald Trump's decision to remove South Africa from AGOA as grounded in grievance rather than responsible trade policy

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer cited trade barriers, corruption, threats to US national security and foreign policy interests, and human rights violations as reasons for suspending South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that he and his deputy have taken international trips to open up new export markets for South Africa

The October 28, 2026 airstrike disrupted cross-border trade, preventing Karen residents from purchasing consumer goods at the Mae Sam Laep market in Thailand.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that China previously proposed negotiating a bilateral mutual-recognition agreement, but U.S. officials responded passively and negatively while remaining open to resolving the issue through consultation.

The FCC ban terminates recognition of testing laboratories and certification bodies in countries, including China, that lack a mutual recognition agreement or reciprocal trade agreement with the United States.

Previous broad trade negotiations between the United States and Canada collapsed in August 2026, leading to reciprocal 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of goods.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on October 26, 2026 that recent progress in trade talks occurred because the United States moved closer to Canada's position.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced earlier in 2026 that the U.S. would shift the USMCA into an annual review process rather than an automatic 16-year extension.

The United States and Canada are conducting talks to negotiate potential relief from U.S. Section 232 tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presided over the October 27, 2026 signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

The Canada-UAE free trade negotiations concluded after a 47-day negotiation process.

Upon full implementation, the trade agreement will reduce or eliminate tariffs on over 99 percent of Canadian exports to the United Arab Emirates.

The trade agreement between Canada and the United Arab Emirates is expected to enter into force in 2027 following parliamentary ratification.

Bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and the United Arab Emirates reached 3.5 billion Canadian dollars ($2.48 billion) in 2025.