Protectionism vital for local industry amid EU pact push

Members of the East Africa Legislative Assembly follow proceedings of a public hearing in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The US and China have locked horns in a number trade wars involving tariffs used as a barrier. The East African Community (EAC) is in the process of signing an economic partnership agreement with the European Union (EU).

Kenya and Rwanda have signed the pact while Tanzania failed to do so arguing that the agreement may have adverse effects on its economy. In brief, the it seeks to open up the EAC to goods and services from the EU.

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