Core Insights - The trade relationship between the EU and Morocco shows a persistent imbalance, with the EU exporting €2.8 billion to Morocco and importing €2.3 billion in June 2025, resulting in a trade surplus of €0.5 billion for the EU [1] Trade Dynamics - Despite the trade imbalance, the bilateral trade volume continues to grow, with the EU remaining Morocco's largest trading partner [1] - The EU imports significant quantities of fish, fruits, vegetables, and phosphates from Morocco, while exporting machinery, vehicles, and industrial products to Morocco [1] Global Trade Context - In the second quarter of 2025, EU exports to non-EU countries decreased by 6%, and imports fell by 2.4%, indicating a broader economic slowdown [1] - The decline in trade is attributed to rising global protectionism, particularly due to the recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on European goods, which have adversely affected EU exports [1] - The Wall Street Journal has described the global trade outlook as "bleak," reflecting the challenging environment for international trade [1]