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U.S. objectives for Kenya deal include new language on anticorruption, SOEs

May 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM
A U.S.-Kenya trade deal could include novel language addressing anticorruption, state-owned enterprises, e-commerce and more, according to negotiating objectives released by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative last week. The 19-page summary of the objectives, released on May 22, largely mirrors those that USTR previously released for trade talks with the United Kingdom, European Union and Japan. As outlined in the 2015 Trade Promotion Authority law, formal talks with Kenya can begin 30 days after USTR releases its negotiating...


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