Kenya eyes Asian ties to counter US tariffs: trade minister

Kinyanjui calls for more intra-African commerce as Western economies turn inward

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Kenyan Investments, Trade and Industry Secretary Lee Kinyanjui spoke with Nikkei about his country's response to a growing trend toward protectionism. (Photo by Hidemitsu Kibe)

HIDEMITSU KIBE and SABER RABIE

NAIROBI -- Facing the prospect of heavy U.S. tariffs and a broader turn toward protectionism, Kenya will work toward greater economic integration with the rest of Africa and seek trade opportunities in Asia, Investments, Trade and Industry Secretary Lee Kinyanjui told Nikkei.

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