Blow to local producers as Trump slaps 10pc tariffs on Kenyan goods

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2025 in Washington, DC. [AFP]

Kenyan exports to the United States (US) are set to be hit hard after President Donald Trump announced a 10 per cent tariff on all goods from Kenya, citing ongoing trade imbalances and concerns over currency manipulation.

Under the new regime, Trump's executive order introduces a tiered tariff system. A baseline 10 percent tariff applies universally, but countries like Kenya, identified with larger trade deficits, will incur an additional 10 per cent tariff, raising the total to 20 per cent.