The Minister of Trade and Agribusi­ness, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called for the renew­al of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) due to expire in Septem­ber this year.She said AGOA played a signif­icant role in attracting significant United States (U.S) investments, particularly in Ghana's thriving garment and textile sector.Mrs Ofosu-Adjare made the call on Thursday during an engage­ment with senior officials from the United States Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.The engagement forms part of efforts to deepen economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.The meeting also marked an important step in Ghana's broader efforts to re-engage global part­ners and reinforce the country's commitment to trade diplomacy, economic cooperation and invest­ment promotion.The meeting comes against the backdrop of the United States' "America First" Trade Policy and subsequent imposition of a blanket 10 per cent Tariff on shipments from several countries, including Ghanaian exports.Describing AGOA as a "win-win" arrangement, Mrs Ofosu-Ad­jare emphasised that the agreement had benefited both Ghana and the United States as it provided duty-free access to the American market for over 30 African coun­tries, promoting economic growth, and improving U.S.-Africa econom­ic relations.To this end, she said there was the need for the two countries to continue to engage in trade policy to impact both economies.She reaffirmed Ghana's com­mitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the United States of America.On local content policy, Mrs Ofosu-Adjare said the impact of Ghana's local content regulations on U.S.

mining companies operating in the country was reviewed.Both sides agreed on the need for constructive dialogue to balance national development goals with investor interests.On import regulations, concerns surrounding the importation of excavators and over-aged vehicles from the U.S.

into Ghana were raised, with emphasis on developing regulatory clarity and enhancing standards compliance.Touching on outstanding debts to U.S.

companies and businesses, the Minister assured the U.S.