Economy
Global financial markets have plunged as US President Donald Trump intensified his defense of broad new tariffs, describing them as necessary "medicine" despite triggering widespread investor panic and massive sell-offs. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said although he doesn’t wish......
Moroccan traditional handicrafts exports saw significant growth in 2025, with a 27% increase in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2024, totaling exports exceeding 231 million dirhams. This growth trend was particularly strong in January 2025, which saw a 31% increase compared......
Morocco’s imports from Turkiye surged to $225.3 million in January 2025, highlighting the North African nation’s growing role as a key market for Turkish exports. According to data from the Turkish Exporters Council, this marks a significant milestone, solidifying Morocco’s position......
Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar has officially announced the establishment of a drone production facility in Morocco, marking a pivotal moment in the country's military and technological advancement. The project further strengthens the growing strategic partnership between Morocco and Türkiye. The......
Morocco has established itself as Tunisia's primary date export destination in 2024, capturing 19.7% of the country's total date exports according to the National Agricultural Observatory (ONAGRI). The North African kingdom imported approximately 10,106 tons of dates, significantly outpacing......
In a significant business migration trend, over 360 Spanish companies have relocated their production facilities to Morocco, according to a recent report by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade and Investment (ICEX). This strategic move appears to be driven by companies seeking to navigate European......
Rabat – Trade relations between Spain and Morocco continue to flourish, with recent data indicating a likely fourth consecutive year of record-breaking foreign trade between the two countries. Reports highlight Morocco's strong trade performance with Spain, emphasizing the robust bilateral......
Moroccan citizens' expenditure on international travel reached a remarkable 26.7 billion Moroccan dirhams ($2.6 billion) by November 2024, according to recent data released by the Exchange Office. This represents a substantial increase of 4.5 billion MAD ($447,359) compared to the previous year's......
Morocco has taken decisive action to protect its domestic manufacturing sector by imposing substantial anti-dumping duties on electric ovens imported from Turkey. The measure specifically targets non-built-in, portable ovens with a capacity of up to 70 liters, falling under tariff code 8516.60.00.11. The......
China has initiated the construction of a groundbreaking railway line connecting Kashgar, a city in the northwest of the country, with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This ambitious project, in planning since the 1990s, involves a total investment of $8 billion and is scheduled for completion by 2030. Stretching......
The World Bank has unveiled an unprecedented commitment to aid the world's poorest countries, raising nearly $24 billion in new funds. This initiative will allow the bank to leverage these resources, unlocking a remarkable total of $100 billion in loans and grants. The goal is to address the pressing......
Morocco aims to increase its vehicle production to one million units per year by 2025, up from the current 700,000, as part of its ambitious automotive industry growth strategy. During a recent media briefing at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, praised the performance of......
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, a growing number of nations are questioning the current international order and seeking alternatives to U.S. dollar dominance. This shift in perspective is not merely about economic policy; it represents a fundamental challenge to the existing power structures......
