肯上半年对美国出口额创历史新高

Core Insights - Kenya's exports to the United States reached 52.59 billion shillings in the first half of the year, marking a significant increase of 27.4% compared to the same period last year [1] Export Performance - Notable growth was observed in specific product categories, including: - Men's knitted underwear, with an export value of over 4.4 billion shillings, experiencing a remarkable growth of 682% [1] - Knitted T-shirts, with an export value of 3.5 billion shillings, showing a growth of 229% [1] - Coffee, with an export value of 3.4 billion shillings, increasing by 65.2% [1] Trade Agreement Context - The growth in exports coincides with the impending expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, as Kenya seeks to establish a new trade agreement with the U.S. [1] - If the act is not extended, products that previously enjoyed zero tariffs may face a 10% tariff, posing a significant risk to Kenya's textile industry [1]