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Impact of U.S.-Turkey Trade War on Morocco

The trade and financial war currently unfolding between the U.S. and Turkey is opening new opportunities and risks for the Moroccan economy, which has signed free trade agreements with both countries. With Turkey facing a currency crisis, President Donald Trump last week doubled tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to offset the effects of […]

The US reiterates its position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

The United States has reaffirmed its unequivocal position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, two days after Israel made a similar move. Speaking to the media, spokesman for the State Department Matthew Miller said the US recognition of the Sahara as part of Morocco “has not been changed.” He also said the US […]

Moroccan tomato exports under attack by Eurasian Union

Morocco’s competitiveness in agricultural exports have irked the Eurasian Economic Union whose members are pressuring Russia to halt importing tomatoes from the North African country. The Eurasian union of tomato exporters complains of what it deems as unfair competition from Moroccan counterparts whose produce is better and cheaper despite the distance. Fruit and vegetable associations […]