His appointment places him at the centre of discussions on trade relations between US and Africa.
The US government has appointed the son of famed geologist Campbell Bridges and gemstone pioneer from Taita Taveta County to a key US-Africa trade committee.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) appointed Bruce Bridges to its Trade Advisory Committee on Africa (Taca) for a four-year term from May 20, 2026, to January 23, 2030.
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