On Wednesday, April 9, United States President Donald Trump halted for 90 days his government's reciprocal tariffs imposed on Kenya and other countries except China.
Through a statement on social media, Trump revealed that the new development came about after various consultations between the US and countries affected by the tariffs, such as Kenya.
He also highlighted that these countries did not present any opposition to the tariffs. Aside from the pause, Trump also announced a reduced reciprocal tariff during this period, which applied to countries that had been hit with tariffs of more than 10 per cent. "Based on the fact that more than 75 countries have called representatives of the United States, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and the USTR, to negotiate a solution to the subjects being discussed relative to trade, trade barriers, tariffs, currency manipulation, and non-monetary tariffs, and these countries have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the US, I have authorised a 90-day pause," he stated.
A photo collage of President William Ruto (left) and US President Donald Trump PCS "Also a substantially lowered reciprocal tariff during this period, of 10 per cent, also effective immediately," Trump added. The latest comes after Trump, on Wednesday, April 2, signed a new executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs on trade with Kenya.
