Froman Discusses AGOA, IPR with Angolan Counterpart
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman consulted with Angolan Trade Minister Rosa Escorcio Pacavira de Matos on the African Growth and Opportunity Act and strengthening intellectual property rights during the U.S.-Angola Council on Trade and Investment meeting on April 1,…
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USTR said in a release. “Angola is one of our most important partners in sub-Saharan Africa. American exports to Angola are a strong example of how the Obama Administration is emphasizing trade as a key way to unlock economic opportunity, strengthen the middle class, and benefit our partners abroad,” said assistant USTR for Africa Florie Liser. The U.S. largely imports from Angola mineral fuel and oil, precious stones, wood and rubber, said USTR. U.S. exports to Angola are mostly machinery, poultry, iron and steel products, electrical machinery and optic and medical instruments, said USTR.