U.S., Kenya launch trade negotiations, capacity-building framework

The U.S. and Kenya on Wednesday kicked off a two-week first round of trade talks and agreed on a framework for U.S. technical assistance and capacity-building efforts in Kenya, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Citing the coronavirus pandemic, USTR said the first round of talks was being conducted virtually, “with the U.S. and Kenyan negotiators engaging in discussions over the next two weeks in multiple negotiating sessions covering all aspects of a comprehensive trade agreement.” U.S...