USTR hails ‘productive’ STIP negotiating round in Kenya

The U.S. and Kenya this week held a “productive” Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiating round focused on issues like agriculture, trade facilitation, the environment and good regulatory practices, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said on Friday. The round took place from Aug. 5-9 in Nairobi, Kenya. The U.S. delegation was led by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Constance Hamilton, and the Kenyan delegation was led by Trade Secretary Alfred K’Ombudo. During the round, which USTR labeled “productive,” the...