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Morocco emerges as leading market for Tunisian dates with record imports

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......

U.S. economic growth slows but consumer spending remains strong

The U.S. economy experienced a slowdown in growth during the fourth quarter, though strong domestic demand is expected to keep the Federal Reserve cautious in its approach to interest rate cuts. According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, the gross domestic product (GDP)......

Belgium reinforces support for Morocco's autonomy initiative

Morocco is actively seeking to strengthen its partnership with Belgium, which currently ranks as one of its significant trade partners. During his inaugural visit to Morocco as the Belgian Foreign Affairs Minister, Bernard Quintin expressed his country's unwavering support for Morocco's Autonomy......

UK appoints new trade envoy to Morocco to strengthen economic ties

The United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Ben Coleman as the new trade envoy to Morocco and West Africa. This decision was confirmed by Jonathan Reynolds, the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade. Coleman, a British Member of Parliament representing Chelsea and Fulham, will play a crucial......

EU Challenges UK's Ban on Sandeel Fishing over Ecosystem Concerns

The European Union (EU) has initiated legal action against the United Kingdom (UK) in response to its decision to prohibit sandeel fishing in British waters. This dispute, which centers on post-Brexit fishing rights, highlights the challenges of balancing environmental conservation with international......

Moroccan orange exports surge: Record-breaking success in US market

Morocco's citrus industry has achieved remarkable success in 2024, establishing itself as a key orange supplier to the United States and European markets. After facing significant challenges in 2023, the country's orange exports have reached unprecedented levels. According to East Fruit analytics,......

Colombia avoids trade war after US deportation dispute

Colombia has stepped back from a potential trade conflict with the United States following President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and visa restrictions. The standoff began after Bogotá declined to accept US military flights transporting deported migrants, prompting swift reactions from......

Stéphane Rutili appointed CEO of Allianz Trade in Morocco, bringing decades of expertise to the role

Allianz Trade, a global leader in credit insurance, has named Stéphane Rutili as its new Chief Executive Officer for Morocco, effective January 2025. Rutili steps into the role following the departure of Hicham Bensaid Alaoui, who concluded his tenure at the end of December 2024. With a career......

Morocco boosts tomato production by 17%, emerges as key player in EU market

Over the past decade, Morocco has solidified its position as a formidable competitor in the global tomato market, achieving a 17.36% increase in production between 2014 and 2023. This growth stands in sharp contrast to declining outputs in major European producers such as Spain and the Netherlands, according......