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U.S. and Kenya to hold in-person trade talks in April  

A U.S. delegation will meet with representatives in Kenya next month for the first negotiating round under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership.

Assistant United States Trade Representative Connie Hamilton will lead the delegation of representatives from several other government agencies. The meeting will take place April 17-20 in Kenya.

The two countries announced the launch of the Strategic Trade and investment Partnership in July. In a joint statement, they identified initial issues including agriculture; anti-corruption; digital trade; environment and climate change action; good regulatory practices; micro, small, and medium enterprises; promoting workers’ rights and protections; supporting the participation of women, youth, and others in trade; standards collaboration; trade facilitation and customs procedures; and services domestic regulation.

“Conceptual” discussions under partnership were held in February in Washington DC. The office of the United States Trade Representative says the two countries had productive discussions and exchanged views on these key concepts.

The goal of the Strategic Trade and investment Partnership is to increase investment; promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth; benefit workers, consumers, and businesses; and support African regional economic integration.