Trump Extends African Free-Trade Agreement Easing Tariff Fears Amid Tensions

President Donald Trump attends a bill signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 3, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump signed a law on Tuesday extending a free-trade agreement for some African nations until the end of the year, Washington’s chief trade negotiator said.U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said his department would work alongside Congress this year to update the program to align with Trump’s America First policy by expanding market access for U.S. businesses, farmers, and ranchers.