# Poultry producer Astral Foods has warned that South Africa could face serious economic fallout if it loses access to the US market under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act. News24 reports the company says while local chicken farms may not be hit directly, other industries like car and fruit exports could suffer. Astral CEO Gary Arnold said the poultry industry wants a voice in trade talks and cautions the government against excessive trade concessions. AGOA is up for renewal in September.
SA’s largest chicken producer concerned about AGOA uncertainty amid US tensions