摘要: In May 2000, the Trade and Development Act of 2000 containing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was passed by the Congress and signed into law. The AGOA establishes a new framework for U.S. trade, investment and develo... 展开 In May 2000, the Trade and Development Act of 2000 containing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was passed by the Congress and signed into law. The AGOA establishes a new framework for U.S. trade, investment and development policy for sub-Saharan Africa. The Administration plans to fully implement the AGOA and to broaden and deepen U.S. relations with the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. The Administration will pursue a strategy to expand free markets, trade, and economic growth in sub- Saharan Africa. Achieving these objectives will benefit the United States and sub-Saharan African countries by helping to create healthier more stable economies, stronger, more democratic governments in Africa, and expanded markets for U.S. exports. Expanding trade with Africa supports the values and policy objectives of this Administration, to promote economic development and political freedom and stability in the poorest regions of the world. The interdependence of economies should help us all to appreciate that global prosperity in the long-run will be more secure if broadly shared. In working toward these aims, the Administration hopes to build on the bi-partisan Congressional support for the AGOA to create an Executive-Congressional partnership on Africa trade, investment and development policy. 收起