The resolution urges the President of the United States and Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and to expand its provisions to include additional sub-Saharan African countries. AGOA, enacted in May 2000, provides eligible countries with duty-free access to the U.S. market for over 1,800 products, contingent upon their progress toward establishing market-based economies, political pluralism, and human rights protections. The program has undergone several amendments and extensions, with its current expiration set for September 2025. In 2024, there were 32 AGOA-eligible countries, and the U.S. imported significant goods from these nations, including crude oil, vehicles, and agricultural products.

The resolution highlights the economic benefits of AGOA for both the U.S. and Michigan, which engaged in over a billion dollars in trade with AGOA-eligible countries in 2024. It emphasizes the importance of renewing and expanding AGOA to foster development in sub-Saharan Africa while promoting U.S. interests. By including more countries, the resolution argues that it could encourage economic reforms in those nations, leading to stronger markets and better trading partnerships for Michigan businesses. The resolution calls for copies to be sent to key government officials to advocate for this initiative.