Kenya is at a pivotal juncture in shaping its future economic relationship with the United States. With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) extended by only one year and ongoing plans for a bilateral trade agreement, the country has a unique opportunity to reposition itself as a strategic and indispensable partner to the US.
This moment requires Kenya to adopt a negotiation approach that aligns with the current American trade philosophy, particularly that of Donald Trump’s transactional and “America First” outlook, which emphasises clear, measurable benefits for the US economy.
