Morocco Weighs China Free-Trade Deal After Beijing Request, No Formal Talks Yet
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 12
Morocco Weighs China Free-Trade Deal After Beijing Request, No Formal Talks Yet
1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 12
Summary
Morocco is evaluating whether a free-trade agreement with China would help its export-oriented manufacturing sector, Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour said.
China requested the pact, but Rabat has only begun assessing its potential impact and has not opened formal negotiations.
The review signals Morocco is considering closer economic ties with Beijing while still testing whether the benefits outweigh risks for its industrial base.