Friday, August 1, 2025 - Kenya has emerged unscathed in the latest wave of U.S import tariffs following an Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, July 31st.
The sweeping directive, aimed at restructuring global trade,
imposes additional duties of between 10% and 41% on imports from several major
economies and African nations - but notably excludes Kenya from the harshest
penalties.
Among the hardest-hit are Brazil, India, Japan, Israel, the
United Kingdom, and Switzerland, which face significant tariff increases.
In Africa, South Africa and Algeria were slapped with 30%
duties, while Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, Cameroon,
Botswana, and Angola saw tariffs rise by 15%.
In East Africa, Uganda was the only country impacted, while
Kenya was spared from these harsher measures.
However, Kenyan exports will still be subject to a baseline
10% import duty under the new rules.
Other African countries affected by the 15% tariff hike
include Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Executive Order follows failed negotiations with several
trade partners to address what the U.S terms as persistent imbalances.
It also warns of additional actions should countries fail to
take corrective steps.
The tariff changes take effect seven days after the signing
date, although goods already in transit by August 7th will be exempt
from the new duties.
The exemption offers a measure of relief for Kenyan
exporters.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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