Economy



Trump expands 50% tariffs to more than 70 Canadian products

US President Donald Trump has expanded the list of Canadian goods subject to additional 50% tariffs, adding more than 70 product categories including cheese, furniture, automobiles and construction materials. The White House announced the expansion following stalled trade negotiations between Washington......

US aerospace exports to Morocco surpass $1 billion in first seven months of 2026

Trade in aerospace products between Morocco and the United States has expanded significantly in 2026, with US exports in the aerospace category exceeding $1 billion during the first seven months of the year. The increase highlights the growing industrial and technological links between the two countries. According......

Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of US products

Canada has brought a new package of retaliatory tariffs on selected US imports into force, escalating trade tensions with Washington following the latest round of American duties imposed on Canadian goods. The measures, which took effect on Tuesday, apply tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on US products......

Bombardier highlights US economic footprint after Trump warning

Bombardier is emphasizing its contribution to the US economy after President Donald Trump warned the Canadian aerospace manufacturer that it could face restrictions on selling aircraft in the United States unless it shifts more of its manufacturing operations onto American soil. The company said its......

Goldman Sachs raises oil price forecasts as Middle East shipping risks persist

Goldman Sachs has raised its oil price forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing the possibility that disruptions to shipping and energy supplies in the Middle East could continue into next year. The investment bank now expects Brent crude to reach $85 a barrel in December 2026, while US West Texas Intermediate......

Goldman Sachs warns oil could reach $120 if Middle East shipping attacks escalate

Goldman Sachs has warned that crude oil prices could surge to as much as $120 a barrel if attacks on commercial vessels in the Middle East intensify, highlighting the growing risks facing global energy markets amid mounting geopolitical tensions. Dan Struyven, co-head of Global Commodities Research......

Dirham: Moroccan currency declines against the dollar and the euro

The dirham experienced a slight decline against major currencies during the last week of August. According to data from Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the national currency depreciated by 0.9% against the US dollar and by 0.2% against the euro between August 27 and September 2, 2026. This development comes as......

U.S. construction spending falls unexpectedly in July

Construction spending in the United States declined unexpectedly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, signaling weaker activity across parts of the sector despite expectations for a modest increase. Total construction spending fell 0.5% during the month to an annualized......

U.S. strategic oil reserve falls to its lowest level since 1982

The United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level in more than four decades, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Department of Energy. The reserve held approximately 286.6 million barrels on August 28, marking its lowest recorded level since November 19,......

Amazon faces US lawsuit over alleged manipulation of advertising prices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by attorneys general from 22 states, has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of secretly increasing the prices businesses pay for advertising on its platform. According to the complaint, Amazon allegedly altered its advertising......

Venezuela unveils details of a 25-year oil agreement with the United States

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez has outlined details of a proposed long-term oil agreement with the United States, describing it as a 25-year bilateral project aimed at reviving the country’s energy sector and strengthening public revenues. According to Rodríguez,......

Trump announces major oil agreement giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s reserves

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela that he says will give American interests majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country’s proven oil reserves. Trump announced the deal on Friday through his Truth Social account, describing it as......

Phosphate Fertilizers: Moroccan Giant OCP Builds Its First U.S. Plant in 40 Years

In the face of geopolitical turmoil and global food security challenges, the Moroccan group OCP is making a strategic move on the American continent. Through its North American subsidiary, the global phosphate giant is partnering with the agricultural cooperative CHS to realize a major industrial project:......

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