U.S., Kenya agree to open trade talks; Lighthizer says deal will be pursued under TPA

The U.S and Kenya have agreed to begin negotiations toward a free trade agreement, the Trump administration and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced on Thursday. In a statement , U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he planned to notify Congress of his intent to begin talks under the auspices of Trade Promotion Authority, a goal of some key House lawmakers . “Kenya is a recognized leader across the continent, an important strategic partner of the United States, and there is...