Keywords: Import


Washington signals possible new tariff measures against dozens of countries

The United States is preparing for the possibility of a new round of tariffs targeting several trading partners, raising concerns that global trade tensions could intensify under President Donald Trump’s administration. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that new trade measures......

US imposes 25% tariffs on selected Brazilian imports as trade tensions escalate

The United States has announced new tariffs of 25% on selected imports from Brazil, marking a significant escalation in bilateral trade tensions and prompting an immediate response from Brasília, which has pledged retaliatory action. The new duties are scheduled to take effect on July 22, giving......

France suspends 2-euro charge on low-value packages as EU fee kicks in

France is temporarily withdrawing its national fee on low-value parcels imported from outside the European Union as Brussels prepares to introduce a harmonized charging system later this year. The move reflects a broader effort to streamline customs oversight while reshaping the regulatory environment......

Morocco expands national appliance manufacturing with $10 million MANAR project

Morocco has launched new industrial production lines at the MANAR Group facility in Agadir as part of a strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on imported household appliances. The expansion targets the production of freezers and double-door refrigerators equipped......

OCP secures 60,000-ton fertilizer deal with Bangladesh

Morocco’s OCP Group has secured a new export agreement to supply 60,000 tons of triple superphosphate fertilizer to Bangladesh. The deal aims to strengthen agricultural input supplies ahead of key cultivation seasons and support the country’s food production needs. The approval came from......

Morocco raises duty free allowance for marhaba 2026 travelers

Morocco has introduced new customs facilitation measures for Moroccans residing abroad ahead of Operation Marhaba 2026. The changes target returning nationals during the annual summer transit period and focus on easing administrative procedures and increasing financial thresholds for exemptions. The......

Morocco temporarily restores soft wheat import duty to protect local harvest

Morocco has reinstated a temporary import duty on soft wheat as authorities move to protect domestic production following a strong agricultural season. The measure targets soft wheat and related derivatives and applies during the peak harvest period. The Customs and Indirect Tax Administration confirmed......

China criticizes EU trade measures and warns of possible response

China has accused the European Union of selectively using economic data to justify stricter trade measures against Chinese products, escalating tensions between two of the world’s largest economic powers. The criticism follows reports that the EU is considering expanding import quotas and tariffs......

Morocco and Indonesia expand halal trade recognition framework

Morocco and Indonesia have formalized a bilateral agreement to mutually recognize halal certification systems, a move designed to ease trade flows and expand access for Moroccan exporters to one of the world’s largest halal consumer markets. The agreement focuses on aligning certification standards......