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Morocco’s Economic Growth Slows to 3.7% in Late 2024

Morocco's economy recorded a growth rate of 3.7% in the final quarter of 2024, a decline from the 4.2% achieved in the same period last year. This slowdown, reported by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), is attributed primarily to a downturn in agricultural output, while non-agricultural sectors......

Trump Softens Stance on Tariffs amid Market Volatility

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his upcoming reciprocal tariffs will be lower than those imposed by other countries, aiming to ease concerns in global markets. Speaking at the White House, Trump emphasized that his trade measures, set for announcement on Wednesday, will be “kinder”......

South Korea, China, and Japan strengthen regional trade cooperation amid U.S. tariffs

South Korea, China, and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, aiming to boost regional trade amid the looming threat of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. During the meeting, the three nations' trade ministers agreed to collaborate closely on high-level discussions......

UK businesses free to operate in Morocco’s Sahara

The UK government has affirmed that British companies are allowed to conduct business in Morocco's southern provinces of Sahara, emphasizing that businesses can make independent decisions regarding trade and investment in the area. This declaration was made by Minister of State for Trade Policy,......

Celebrating 250 years of US-Morocco diplomatic relations

The United States has introduced a congressional resolution to honor its long-standing diplomatic ties with Morocco, coinciding with the upcoming 250th anniversary of their relationship in 2027. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution recognizing Morocco as “the first country to......

Canada Ends Era of Close Ties With the US Amid Auto Tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the end of the historically close economic, security, and military relationship between Canada and the United States following the announcement of new auto tariffs by President Donald Trump. Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on vehicle imports......

Morocco's strategic positioning in turbulent global trade

Morocco is currently maneuvering through a landscape marked by diplomatic and trade challenges, amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. The year 2025 unfolds with apprehensions regarding international trade, particularly as the U.S. administration under President Trump signals potential tariffs......

EU aluminum wheel tariffs on Morocco signal broader trade tensions with China

Morocco is now caught in the midst of escalating global trade tensions, reflecting a complex geopolitical landscape. The European Commission has recently imposed significant compensatory duties on aluminum wheel exports from Morocco, a move interpreted by experts as a strategic signal aimed primarily......

US trade mission to visit Morocco, boosting agri-food exports

A significant US trade mission is set to arrive in Morocco in May 2025, aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two nations in the agri-food export sector. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to enhancing trade and investment ties. Morocco’s ambassador to the US, Youssef Amrani,......