U.S., Morocco Agree on Work Plan to Energize Their FTA
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Sapiro and Moroccan Minister of Foreign Trade Maazouz met in Marrakesh on October 26, 2010, during the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa. The meeting focused on how the U.S. and Morocco can energize the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement in a way that is mutually advantageous for both countries.
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During the meeting, the two parties agreed to adopt a work plan focused on resolving questions related to the U.S.-Morocco FTA on agriculture, textiles and customs issues. The work plan also addresses other issues, such as labor, the environment, and bilateral cooperation, including technical assistance to improve the way the U.S.-Morocco FTA benefits exporters in the two countries.