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January 10, 2026
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Why Kenya's zero-tariff deal with China is up in the air

Why Kenya's zero-tariff deal with China is up in the air

The lapse of AGOA exposed Kenyan apparel to US tariffs of up to 10% Washington now pegs the renewal of AGOA to Kenya abandoning an alternative trade deal with Beijing...

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A proposed "Early Harvest" trade agreement between Kenya and China, aimed at boosting Kenyan exports, is currently stalled. The deal, which would offer zero-tariff access to the Chinese market for Kenyan goods, has not been signed despite the text being finalized.

  • The agreement is designed to provide tariff-free access for over 1,000 Kenyan products to China's market.
  • The finalized text of the deal is reportedly "gathering dust on the Ministry of Trade shelves in Nairobi."
  • The proposed agreement includes measures to resolve non-tariff barriers and facilitate market access for Kenyan horticultural and agricultural products, as well as manufactured goods and services.

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