USTR Solicits Comments on Trade Facilitation, Other Matters for Kenya Talks
The U.S. Trade Representative is seeking comments at regulations.gov on what its officials should talk to Kenya about in the areas of:
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- Customs and trade facilitation
- Agriculture
- Anti-corruption
- Digital economy
- Environment and climate change
- Transparency and good regulatory practice
- Workers Rights
- Standards collaboration.
- Other measures or practices that undermine fair market opportunities for U.S. workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.
Small businesses should self-identify in their submissions. The talks are not aimed at lowering tariffs, but the office said the U.S. is seeking "high-standard commitments" that would promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth, benefit workers, consumers and businesses and support African regional economic integration.
The deadline for written submissions is Sept. 16.