ESCWA : U.S. tariffs threaten $22 billion in Arab exports, but Morocco could seize opportunity

A new ESCWA brief warns that new U.S. tariffs threaten $22 billion in Arab non-oil exports, with Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia facing $114 million in additional sovereign interest payments in 2025. Moroccan exports, however, may benefit from shifting U.S. trade dynamics, gaining ground as Chinese and Indian goods face higher tariffs.

PJD calls for urgent review of Trump's tariffs impact on Moroccan exports

Trump's 10% tariff decision highlights Morocco-U.S. trade imbalance

President Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on imports to the U.S., which could further impact the already imbalanced trade between Morocco and the U.S. In 2024, the U.S. trade surplus with Morocco reached $3.4 billion, a significant increase from $35 million in 2005, one year after the signing of a Free Trade Agreement.

Understanding the United States' new tariff rate policies

Trump imposes 10% reciprocal tariff on Morocco in new trade policy

President Donald Trump announced new global reciprocal tariffs, imposing a 10% duty on Moroccan goods. Despite the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement, this measure could impact key sectors like agro-food and textiles.

Morocco weighs response to EU tariffs on aluminum wheels

U.S. lowers countervailing duty on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers after OCP appeal

U.S. increases tariffs on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers despite OCP’s objections