WASHINGTON - The United States and Kenya held a productive negotiating round under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership in Washington, DC from September 16-30, 2024.
The U.S. delegation was led by Assistant United States Trade Representative Constance Hamilton, and the Kenyan delegation was led by Principal Secretary for Trade Alfred K’Ombudo. This meeting followed an August 2024 negotiating round in Nairobi, Kenya.
During the round, the United States and Kenya exchanged views on the texts in the following areas: administrative matters; agriculture; customs, trade facilitation, and enforcement; environment; good regulatory practices; inclusivity; and workers’ rights and protections.
Officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) briefed Congressional staff throughout the round. As part of USTR’s ongoing commitment to transparency and robust external engagement, USTR also hosted a stakeholder listening session co-chaired by Assistant United States Trade Representative Hamilton and Principal Secretary K’Ombudo on the margins of the round.
Details on next steps will be shared at a later date.
Resources
U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Inclusivity Public Summary
U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Summary of Third Set of Texts
U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Summary of Second Set of Texts
U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Summary of First Set of Texts
Readout of August 2024 Negotiating Round Under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
Readout of June 2024 Negotiating Round Under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
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