MOMBASA - The United States and Kenya held a productive negotiating round under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership in Mombasa, Kenya from June 3-7.
The U.S. delegation was led by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Constance Hamilton, and the Kenyan delegation was led by Principal Secretary for Trade Alfred K’Ombudo. This meeting followed a negotiating round held in May in Washington, D.C.
During the round, the United States and Kenya primarily exchanged views on the texts that concern agriculture; customs, trade facilitation, and enforcement; good regulatory practices; and workers’ rights and protections.
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) officials briefed Congressional staff throughout the round. As part of USTR’s ongoing commitment to transparency and robust external engagement, USTR also hosted a virtual stakeholder listening session co-chaired by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Hamilton and Principal Secretary K’Ombudo on the margins of the round.
Details on the next negotiating round will be shared at a later date.
Resources:
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 April 2024 Negotiating Round Under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
U.S.-Kenya Joint Statement after May 2024 Round of U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations
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