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Spanish minister defends import controls amid criticism of Moroccan agri-food products

  Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, has firmly defended the nation’s food import controls following accusations from the Popular Party (PP) of tolerating “unfair competition” from Moroccan agricultural exports. During a parliamentary session,......

Moroccan jewelers move to formalize gold trade with new import company

Moroccan jewelers are preparing to launch a gold import company under the leadership of the Moroccan Federation of Jewelers. This initiative seeks to combat the dominance of the informal market and establish a more regulated and stable gold industry in Morocco. Tackling informality in the gold sector The......

Casablanca customs block two ships carrying 4,500 brazilian cattle over 20 million MAD VAT

Casablanca, Morocco – Moroccan customs authorities have halted two ships carrying 4,500 Brazilian cattle at the port of Casablanca, demanding payment of 20 million Moroccan dirhams (MAD) in value-added tax (VAT). The move has reignited debate over the taxation of livestock imports. The vessels,......

France halts US-bound parcels as new tariffs disrupt trade

France’s national postal service, La Poste, has suspended business parcel deliveries to the United States, joining several European operators in response to upcoming import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The decision, effective Monday, excludes personal gifts valued under $100, which......

Morocco’s customs revenue rises 5.8% in first seven months of 2025

Morocco’s customs revenue reached MAD 54.79 billion ($6.09 billion) during the first seven months of 2025, marking a 5.8% year-over-year increase, according to data from the Treasury General of the Kingdom (TGR). This steady growth underscores the resilience of Morocco’s fiscal revenue from......

India extends Washington visit to resolve trade deal issues

Indian officials have prolonged their visit to Washington in an effort to finalize a trade agreement with the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, sources within the Indian government revealed. The talks, initially scheduled to conclude last Friday, have continued due to unresolved disagreements,......

Morocco imports 5.9 million tons of cereals in five months amid growing dependency

Morocco imported 5.9 million tons of cereals and derivative products between January and late May 2025, according to recent data from the National Federation of Cereal and Legume Traders (FNCL). This volume reflects growing dependence on international markets amid national production weakened by challenging......

Morocco enhances vehicle import rules for diaspora during Operation Marhaba 2025

Morocco’s Customs Administration has unveiled significant simplifications for vehicle imports as part of Operation Marhaba 2025, a program designed to facilitate the return of Moroccans living abroad during the summer months. 90% tax reduction for senior citizens Moroccans aged 60 and older,......

Morocco's trade deficit swells to MAD 71 billion in early 2025

Morocco's trade deficit has surged dramatically in the first quarter of 2025, reaching MAD 71.63 billion ($7.1 billion), marking a 16.9% increase compared to the same period last year. This troubling statistic, released by the Office des Changes, underscores a significant imbalance in the country's......