Kenya will not accept any proposal that goes against environmental laws in its trade negotiations with the United States of America, Trade cabinet secretary Betty Maina has said. Speaking exclusively to the Star Newspaper, she rubbished a story by an international outlet claiming that the Free Trade Agreement is centered on a deal that will see US corporations import plastic and chemicals, targeting the African market. The United States and Kenya launched negotiations for a free trade agreement on July 8 this year, attracting an outcry from regional trade bodies. They argue that it undermines the ongoing implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The continental trade body is aimed at accelerating intra-African trade and boosting Africa's trading position in the global market, by strengthening Africa's common voice and policy space in global trade negotiations.

Source: The Star September 01, 2020 04:18 UTC