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Georgia is an upper middle income country with great potential for U.S. exporters seeking to both establish themselves in the Caucasus region, as well as position their products for entry into Central Asia by utilizing the Trans-Caspian Trade Corridor.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) offers significant growth potential for U.S. food and beverage exporters, driven by its large population and increasing urbanization, U.S. agricultural and related product exports to the DRC are rising, with strong demand for wheat, poultry, vegetable oil, and rice.

On May 5, 2022, trade and finance ministers from East African Community (EAC) member countries agreed to raise minimum common external tariffs from 25 to 35 percent on several agricultural products.