Since the return of President Donald Trump to the White House, businesspeople and policymakers worldwide have raised concerns over his barrage of tariffs, which have reignited vicious trade wars and affected the global economy. These changes are expected to have the most significant impact on countries in the Global South, including Kenya.
Amid the ongoing global tariff wars between the US and China, with Trump announcing reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including Washington’s traditional allies, Kenya, like other developing nations, will be forced to navigate a complex and unpredictable global trade environment due to reliance on exports.
