Morocco’s delicate position in US + China trade landscape could be a threat, but Moroccan officials are hopeful: Despite the potential impact of decreased trade and strained ties between the US and China, Mehdi Tazi, CEO of Tanger Med Group, remains optimistic about Morocco's position as a global trade hub, Bloombergreports. Tazi believes that being situated at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, means that Morocco will continue to attract diverse investments. “It’s a fine line to not irritate one while you make the other happy, but Morocco seems to be able to — so far — walk that line,” one executive at a Moroccan freezone told the business news information service.

Growing Chinese presence in Morocco: While Western-aligned multinationals have long been instrumental in Morocco's economic growth, the country is witnessing a rise in Chinese presence. Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE, considered security threats by the US and Europe, are expanding their operations and recruiting Moroccan engineers. Moroccan officials are actively promoting Tanger Tech City, a “smart city” aimed at attracting around 200 Chinese companies. As China's presence strengthens, Morocco faces the challenge of maintaining a level “playing field” where established players like Boeing and Airbus coexist with Huawei and ZTE. The outcome will shape Morocco's role in the evolving landscape of re-globalization.

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