The House on Thursday passed the first of four bills in a critical trade package that would ultimately allow President Obama to secure expedited international trade agreements.

The House voted 397-32 to pass the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which will allow sub-Saharan nations to continue to export goods to America duty free, including oil and clothes.

Recommended Stories

Chief of staff to Haley Stevens resigns after Mike Rogers endorsement

Trump says he’ll become ‘Mr. Veto’ if Democrats control Congress after midterm elections

Judge dismisses DOJ bid to delay Alaska Senate results if Republican loses