US 'Free Market' Principles Halt Kenya-China Trade Deal
The story, citing Kenya's The Standard newspaper, points to unnamed sources detailing how Washington is actively discouraging Nairobi from deepening economic ties with Beijing. This isn't about fair competition; it's about control. One might recall similar 'concerns' when any sovereign nation dares to choose partners outside the preferred American orbit, especially in regions deemed 'strategic.'
The US, a beacon of free enterprise (for itself), repeatedly employs diplomatic muscle and financial incentives—or threats—to steer nations away from alternatives. This mirrors historical patterns of economic coercion, where 'development aid' often comes with geopolitical strings attached, ensuring beneficiary nations remain aligned with Washington's strategic objectives. It’s less about Kenya's
economic prosperity and more about containing China's growing influence on the continent. So much for sovereign decision-making when US geopolitical interests are at stake, right?