Before negotiating a full-fledged trade agreement with the United States, Kenya is looking for a temporary trading partner. As she leaves the stage, outgoing Cabinet Secretary for Trade and Industrialization Betty Maina anticipates that discussions on the agreement will continue under the new administration. She stated on Monday that talks are presently under on to create a strategic trade and investment partnership as a stand-in for a full free-trade agreement (FTA) in the future. Currently, through September 16, various American and Kenyan businesses may submit comments to the US as represented by its Trade Representative Office (USTR). In addition to previous appointments, Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative, was chosen to represent President Joe Biden during Tuesday’s inauguration of new President William Ruto. In October, the two nations are expected to pick up their negotiations. Despite this, Kenya and the US have committed to cooperating in a number of sectors, including...
Comments
Post a Comment