ISDS Case Map
Kenya
Kenya, UK have concluded an economic partnership agreement under the stalled EU-EAC EPA’s text which Kenya ratified in October 2016.
Liz Truss urged to sign off deals quickly to spare African states high tariffs once Brexit transition period ends.
The talks have moved into the second round. Kenya has prepared text for 13 chapters.
So-called “trade agreements” such as the US-Kenya trade deal have nothing to do with trade. But rather they impose new limits on government regulatory authority.
Kenya’s plans to tax digital services could hit a brick wall following its negotiations for a free trade deal with the US.
Meetings called to negotiate a collective trade agreement between the EAC and the United Kingdom have failed to make any substantive progress.
Kenya has welcomed its neighbours in negotiating fora post-Brexit trade deal with the UK for a duty and quota-free market.
The US indicates that the deal with Kenya should, with respect to commercial partnerships, discourage actions that prejudice or discourage business between the US and Israel.
The Donald Trump's administration is seeking abolition of import duty on agricultural exports to Kenya.
Tariffs remain Kenya's main trade policy instrument while juggling between boosting international trade and cushioning local producers from external competition.
