Kenya to Export Select Products Tax-Free to China in New Deal
The government will deploy officers to train businesspeople to ensure the products meet the quality standards required by China...
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Kenya is set to sign a duty-free, quota-free trade agreement with China within the next 30 days, allowing Kenyan farmers to export products such as avocados and pork with zero tariffs. This move aims to significantly boost Kenya's agricultural export sector.
- The agreement will grant Kenyan farmers unrestricted access to the Chinese market.
- Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui confirmed the deal, highlighting it as a boost for Kenya's economy over other neighboring nations.
- The government will deploy officers to guide farmers in meeting export quality standards. Additionally, Kenya is also negotiating a separate trade deal with the United States.
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