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CRS Issues Report on Potential US-Kenya FTA

Congress may want to advise the Biden administration on which issues it should prioritize during discussions on a potential free trade agreement with Kenya (see 2105120050 and 2104020034), the Congressional Research Service said in a July 7 report. The report…

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provides an overview of the various motivations, challenges and potential roadblocks that officials might face during negotiations, and said the deal could be pivotal for the U.S. desire to expand trading ties in Africa. Reducing trade barriers could also help U.S. companies remain competitive in the Kenyan market, especially after that country finalized a deal with the United Kingdom (see 2011030017) and is close to completing an agreement with the European Union.