Sarah Bianchi, deputy U.S. Trade Representative, says that the U.S. government has engaged in robust discussions with Kenya about expanding equitable and inclusive trade investments in Africa.
Bianchi said USTR would have more to say about Kenya in the coming weeks, without providing details.
“We have been doing a lot of robust engagement with Kenya. We’re exploring ways to deepen our trade and investment relationship there,” she said. “We’ll have more to say on Kenya in the coming weeks, but we do want to keep a really deep engagement going.”
During a virtual meeting with Kenya’s trade minister, Betty Maina, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai reiterated the Biden administration’s commitment to deepening the bilateral relationship.
A new initiative to expand business partnerships between U.S. businesses and African companies was unveiled by the Biden administration in July. It focused on clean energy, health, agribusiness and transportation infrastructure in Africa.
A bilateral free trade agreement between Nairobi and the previous administration had been in the works, but that plan has been put on hold until USTR completes its policy review.
