U.S.-Kenya Trade Talks to Kick-Off, Adding to New Rice Export Opportunities

By Peter Bachmann

USA Rice

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is scheduled to formally begin negotiations with Kenya on a free trade agreement as soon as this week, beginning with a virtual, ceremonial meeting and laying out high-level negotiating objectives.  Negotiators will also be setting up a timeline for meetings that will likely take place over the next year.

The year 2015 was just before a national election – which have major influences on policy paths, administration goals, and how farmers feel about their future.