Kenya aims to finalize US trade agreement by the end of the year, according to trade minister.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 19 2025
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Source: Reuters
Kenya's Trade Deal with the U.S.: Kenya aims to finalize a trade agreement with the United States by the end of the year, which would be the first such deal between a sub-Saharan African nation and Washington, amid concerns over the expiration of the Africa Growth Opportunities Act (AGOA).
Impact of Tariffs and Trade Relations: The imposition of a 10% tariff on Kenyan goods and the potential end of AGOA have prompted Kenya to resume trade talks, with the government seeking to safeguard jobs in its textiles sector, which relies heavily on exports to the U.S.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
