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December 21, 2025
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Boon for exporters as Kenya inches closer to China tariff deal

Boon for exporters as Kenya inches closer to China tariff deal

Trade official confirms the deal is almost done, which would grant Kenyan products duty-free access to China’s vast market...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya is nearing a zero-tariff deal with China, providing a crucial new market for Kenyan exporters as duty-free access to the United States diminishes.

  • The deal would grant Kenyan products like tea, coffee, and avocados duty-free access to China’s market of over 1 billion people.
  • President William Ruto met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing.
  • This initiative aims to create a new market lifeline for Kenyan exporters following the expiry of a key trade pact with the United States.

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