In the wake of over three years since the implementation of the partnership agreement signed between Morocco and the United Kingdom in January 2021, the two nations are gearing up to review customs tariffs related to agricultural and fishery products. This development was disclosed by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy in response to a written question in the House of Commons.
Daniel Kawczynski, a Member of Parliament from the Conservative Party, queried the Minister of State for Business and Trade about potential increases in customs duties and quotas for Moroccan-origin tomatoes, cucumbers, fruits, winter vegetables, and other products.
In response, the ministry, represented by Parliament’s Under-Secretary Greg Hands, stated that “the partnership agreement between Rabat and London requires both parties to conduct a review of all tariffs applied to agricultural and fishery products within three years of its implementation.”
The British ministry further elaborated that “the review of these tariffs has already commenced as of the 16th of this month,” adding that “upon completion of the review process, both governments will consider granting further liberalization for agricultural products regularly.”