Kenya is set to meet with the United States in Washington on August 20 to discuss a potential review of tariffs on Kenyan exports, confirmed Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui. The talks aim to secure more favorable trade terms after the U.S. imposed an additional 10 percent tariff earlier this year.

• The U.S. implemented an extra 10 percent tariff on Kenyan exports in May, adding to the existing 10 percent rate.
• Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui will lead the Kenyan delegation.
• Kenya hopes to gain an “upper hand” in tariff structure, despite the new tariffs, by emphasizing its competitive edge against countries like Sri Lanka and Vietnam, which face tariffs of 15 to 30 percent.