Trump Grants Some Kenyan Goods Duty-Free Access to U.S.

Kenyan exports to the U.S. have risen for the past five years, up to Ksh107 billion, a huge portion of these exports is likely to be impacted under the new directive...

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U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2026, ensuring continued duty-free access for Kenya to the American market.

This extension impacts over 6,500 product lines for Kenya, with textiles and apparel accounting for more than 90% of exports.
Key individuals/entities involved include the U.S. Government, President William Ruto, and Kenyan exporters.
A crucial provision maintained is the third-country fabric rule, allowing Kenyan manufacturers to use imported fabrics and still qualify for duty-free U.S. market entry.

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