# AgriSA warns losing South Africa’s preferential access to the US under the African Growth and Opportunity Act could hurt agricultural producers who depend on the American market. While the impact would vary between products, some sectors, including litchis, citrus, table grapes, specialised seeds and ostrich products, could face higher costs and reduced competitiveness if ordinary import duties are reinstated. South Africa’s eligibility for next year remains under review, with government expecting an outcome on 2 November.
AgriSA says AGOA access remains critical for South African agriculture