
Kenya Saves 66,000 Jobs as US Extends Trade Deal to 2026
More than 66,000 Kenyan workers just got a reprieve. The United States renewed a key trade agreement that keeps their tech and manufacturing jobs safe through 2026.
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More than 66,000 Kenyan workers just got a reprieve. The United States renewed a key trade agreement that keeps their tech and manufacturing jobs safe through 2026.

The United States and African Union are creating a shared investment team to strengthen economic ties across the continent. This partnership marks a major step forward in US-Africa trade relations as global economic alliances reshape.

The United States has renewed a crucial trade program that allows 49 African countries to export products duty-free, restoring access that lapsed last September. The extension saves thousands of jobs and billions in trade revenue across the continent.

The US House voted 340-54 to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act through 2028, restoring duty-free access to American markets for 32 African nations. The renewal supports 1.3 million jobs and opens new opportunities for exporters from Ghana to Kenya.