U.S. seeking customs modernization, ‘novel’ environmental steps in Kenya trade deal

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Friday released new summaries of U.S.-proposed texts in trade talks with Kenya, describing chapters dealing with customs, trade facilitation and enforcement and the environment that cover increased customs automation, transparency and commitments to strengthen environmental protections, among other provisions. The two parties held the fifth round of negotiations on the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership earlier this month ahead of Kenyan President William Ruto’s Washington visit last week. Those discussions primarily...