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Japan and US finalize tariff deal to lower auto import duties by end of September

Japan and the United States are nearing the conclusion of a trade deal to reduce tariffs on Japanese automobile imports. The agreement, which aims to lower duties from the current 27.5% to 15%, is expected to take effect by the end of September, pending the issuance of an executive order by the US president. Final......

Morocco strengthens lead as Spain’s top natural gas importer in 2025

Morocco continues to dominate as Spain’s primary natural gas importer, solidifying its position in June 2025, according to the latest data from the Corporación de Reservas Estratégicas de Productos Petrolíferos (Cores). Morocco leads natural gas imports from Spain In June,......

Morocco launches first Agro Export Day to boost global food trade potential

Morocco will host its inaugural Agro Export Day on November 19, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Casablanca. Organized by the National Federation of the Agri-Food Industry (FENAGRI), the event aims to elevate Moroccan agro-food exports and highlight the sector’s global competitiveness under the theme:......

Morocco's potato exports rebound with strong growth after five-year slump

Morocco has made a remarkable comeback in its potato export industry during the 2024-2025 season, following five years of declining performance. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the country exported 42,900 tons of consumer potatoes valued at $14.9 million, representing a 5.7-fold increase compared to......

Donald Trump imposes 100% tariffs on imported chips and semiconductors

Major tariff hike targets global tech supply chains US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on imported chips and semiconductors, a move poised to reshape the global technology landscape. Speaking from the White House on August 6, Trump stated, "We will implement significant......

US tariffs ignite global trade tensions and economic uncertainty

New tariffs reshape international trade dynamics US President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping tariffs on imports from over 90 countries, sparking diplomatic tensions and economic anxiety worldwide. The tariffs aim to address what the administration views as a skewed global trade system. On his......

Chinese auto supplier Kuntai invests $13.7 million in Moroccan factory for European expansion

Chinese automotive interior materials manufacturer Kuntai has announced plans to establish a $13.7 million production facility in Morocco. The investment, led by its subsidiary Kuntai Hongjing Co Ltd, marks a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy. Integrated production......

United States imposes 30% tariff on Algerian exports starting August 2025

The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has announced a 30% customs surcharge on all products imported from Algeria, effective August 1, 2025. The decision was communicated in a formal letter sent to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as part of a broader trade policy shift targeting......

Australian prime minister Albanese begins China trip to strengthen trade ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has embarked on a weeklong visit to China, aiming to fortify economic relations between the two nations. The visit, which commenced this weekend, includes high-level meetings with top Chinese officials and a focus on rebuilding trade following years of strained......