Kenya to see export surge under China’s zero-tariff trade deal
Lee Kinyanjui, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, noted that the deal, which took effect on Friday, could significantly boost exports and reduce operational costs for local businesses. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya is set to experience a significant boost in exports following a new zero-tariff trade agreement with China, which took effect on Friday, May 2.
- The agreement grants African nations with diplomatic ties duty-free access to the Chinese market for a wide range of goods.
- Lee Kinyanjui, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, highlighted the deal's potential to increase earnings and create jobs for Kenyan businesses.
- Primary beneficiaries include agricultural and horticultural products such as tea, coffee, avocados, and macadamia nuts, as well as value-added items like leather and processed foods.
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