Kenya seeks fast-tracked meat export deal with China under zero-tariff trade framework
Kenya is seeking to fast-track a meat export agreement with China covering beef, pork, poultry and mutton under Beijing’s new zero-tariff framework for African countries...
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Kenya is actively pushing to finalize a significant meat export deal with China, aiming to leverage the country's new zero-tariff trade policy for African nations.
- The agreement covers beef, pork, poultry, and mutton, seeking to boost Kenyan livestock exports.
- Key discussions took place between officials from the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan.
- This initiative is part of a broader effort to expand Kenyan exports under the zero-tariff framework, which could help reduce the country's substantial trade imbalance with China.
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