Economy



Morocco and china: strategic partnership reshaping the automotive industry

Morocco has emerged as a pivotal player in the global automotive sector, transforming from an outsider to the leading car producer in Africa. Remarkably, it has become the primary supplier of vehicles to the European Union, surpassing established giants......

Chinese tire giant Yongsheng to build major factory in Morocco's Kenitra

Shandong Yongsheng Rubber, a leading Chinese tire manufacturer, has confirmed plans to establish a tire production facility in Morocco’s Kenitra Automotive City. Founded in 1986, the company seeks to expand globally by leveraging Morocco’s geographic and trade advantages. The factory will......

U.S. court blocks Trump's sweeping tariffs: A pivotal legal decision

A U.S. federal court has delivered a significant blow to President Donald Trump's economic agenda by blocking his sweeping tariffs, a central feature of his trade policy. The Court of International Trade ruled that the emergency powers invoked by the White House did not grant the president unilateral......

Gotion gigafactory construction set to begin in Kenitra

Construction of Africa’s inaugural gigafactory is poised to commence within days in Kenitra. Gotion Power Morocco has completed the preparatory groundwork for this monumental battery manufacturing facility. The Sino-European electric vehicle battery powerhouse signed a significant investment agreement......

Morocco emerges as a key player in automotive manufacturing

French newspaper “Le Dauphiné libéré” has hailed Morocco as “the new Eldorado” for automotive manufacturers, highlighting the country's burgeoning automotive sector as a vital pillar of its economy and the leading export industry. Morocco has successfully......

China and US Ease Trade Tensions with Temporary Truce

A recent trade agreement between China and the United States, brokered in Geneva through Swiss mediation, has led to a temporary de-escalation of trade tensions. The deal includes a 90-day suspension of certain tariffs, aiming to restore mutual trust and explore future economic collaboration. Both nations......

Btr New Material selects tangier as a strategic industrial hub

The Chinese group Btr New Material Group Co., Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of battery materials, has officially announced its decision to establish a new strategic industrial site in Tangier. This choice underscores Morocco's significant role in the global landscape of advanced industries......

Morocco's pivotal role in the electric vehicle battery trade

Morocco has emerged as a significant hub for large-scale Chinese investments in electric vehicle battery production, prompting critical discussions about its potential for genuine industrialization versus its position as a pawn in the geopolitical rivalry between China and the West. In a recent analysis......

China Eases Layoff Threat with Tariff Cuts but Job Market Still Struggles

BEIJING, May 16 (Reuters) – Liu Shengzun, a Chinese factory worker, lost two jobs in a single month as U.S. tariffs soared in April, forcing companies in Guangdong to slash production. Though a recent easing of tariffs has brought some relief, Liu has abandoned the industrial sector entirely, returning......

US tariff pause on China and its impact on global manufacturing hubs

A recent agreement between the United States and China to pause tariffs has shifted the dynamics for manufacturing hubs such as Mexico and Vietnam. These countries now face pressure to negotiate favorable trade deals with the U.S. to continue benefiting from the "China-plus-one" strategy used......

Morocco ranks 24th globally in counterfeit goods trade

A recent joint report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has revealed that Morocco ranks as the 24th largest source of counterfeit goods worldwide as of 2020. This ranking highlights a notable disparity between......

Us and China agree to reduce tariffs, signaling trade war pause

The United States and China have reached a historic agreement to significantly reduce tariffs on each other’s goods for a period of 90 days, marking a pivotal moment in their ongoing trade relations. This accord, announced by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, emerged from negotiations held over......

US and China reach deal to reduce tariffs by 115% to resolve trade dispute

On Monday, the United States and China announced a breakthrough agreement aimed at easing tensions from their prolonged trade war, which has affected the global economy and financial markets. Following discussions with Chinese representatives in Geneva, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that......

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