One of Africa's most significant challenges in global trade is the imposition of unfair trade agreements. Many African nations enter deals with Western powers or multinational corporations that set conditions that prioritize foreign interests over the local economies of African countries. Take, for example, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). While it offers African countries preferential access to U.S. markets, it also imposes conditions that force these nations to align their policies with U.S. foreign interests and economic priorities.

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