African Development Bank (AfDB) chair Akinwumi Adesina on Tuesday, May 21, proposed three ways that African countries, such as Kenya, can implement to help cushion themselves from tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump.
Engaging the United States through flexible and constructive trade negotiations, alongside diversifying export markets to reduce dependency on any single partner, are two measures Kenya can employ.
Additionally, accelerating the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfTFA) implementation to unlock the potential $3.4 trillion (Ksh440 trillion in the current exchange rates) market can also go a long way in shielding from the ramifications of Trump's stance.
While speaking in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Adesina warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a strategic shift in global partnerships. African Development Bank Group President Dr.
