DR ‹ › The Trump administration has officially notified the Moroccan government of updated export conditions to the United States, according to Africa Intelligence on Monday, February 9. The move comes as part of the protectionist measures introduced by President Donald Trump in April 2025, which include a system of so-called «reciprocal» tariffs targeting several US trading partners. Under the revised tariff framework, Moroccan exports to the US market will be subject to a 10% tariff, a rate significantly lower than those imposed on other Maghreb countries, notably Tunisia at 28% and Algeria at 30%. This gap appears to signal Washington's intention to preserve, or even strengthen, its economic ties with Rabat. Trade relations between Morocco and the United States are governed by a free trade agreement in force since 2006. The future of this agreement was among the key issues discussed during the visit to Morocco last January by Jason Smith, chairman of the powerful US House Ways and Means Committee. During his stay, Smith met with Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. According to Africa Intelligence, the official notification was closely watched by Asian exporters, particularly Chinese companies, now facing tighter US trade barriers. Many are reportedly exploring alternative routes to the American market by identifying intermediary countries offering more favorable conditions. In this context, Morocco could leverage the tightening US protectionist environment to position itself as a manufacturing and export hub for access to the US market, potentially attracting Asian industrial investors seeking to circumvent higher tariffs elsewhere.
