US tariff deadline looms over Kenya as Trump stands firm

Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui addresses participants on May 28, 2025. 

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Kenya is staring at a 10 percent tariff on exports to the United States of America from August 1 as it waits for Washington to respond to its appeal for a review, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui said Wednesday.

President Donald Trump has indicated that the Friday deadline for enforcement of the reciprocal tariffs will not be extended.

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