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EU Aims to Block “Made in Europe” Status for Morocco, Turkey

8/5/2026

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Commission's Maroš Šefcovic is negotiating with China to stop duty-free goods via Morocco and Turkey, deadline October.
Chinese investment totals $6 billion in Morocco and $2 billion in Turkey.
The EU has a €1 billion trade deficit with China.
Jouvet, Grudler and Cavazzini will present a September report to block “Made in Europe” status for Morocco and Turkey.
Report says status will be denied unless Morocco and Turkey open procurement to EU firms.

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Commission's Maroš Šefcovic is negotiating with China to stop duty-free goods via Morocco and Turkey, deadline October.
Chinese investment totals $6 billion in Morocco and $2 billion in Turkey.
The EU has a €1 billion trade deficit with China.
Jouvet, Grudler and Cavazzini will present a September report to block “Made in Europe” status for Morocco and Turkey.
Report says status will be denied unless Morocco and Turkey open procurement to EU firms.