Chinese companies build EV supply chain in Morocco to bypass EU tariffs (xataka.com)

• Chinese investment in Morocco's automotive sector growing rapidly, centered on Tangier and Kenitra.
• Morocco's trade agreements with EU allow circumvention of tariffs on Chinese EVs.
• European Commission has identified cases of Chinese-subsidized components benefiting from preferential access.

"Chinese firms are investing heavily in automotive manufacturing in Morocco, particularly around Tangier and Kenitra, to take advantage of Morocco's free trade agreements with Europe. This allows them to export electric vehicles and components to the EU without facing the full tariffs imposed on direct Chinese imports. The European Commission has noted cases of Chinese-subsidized components entering under preferential terms."