Morocco, future point of entry for American FDI?

Members of the American Congress continue to flock to Morocco as part of an uninterrupted diplomatic ballet that has been ongoing since January 2023. After heavyweights from the Capitol such as Lindsey Graham and Bob Menendez, it is now the turn of rising figures in the American political scene to visit the Kingdom to advocate for the Moroccan-American alliance. Unlike previous visits, which were more focused on security cooperation, this time the emphasis has been on Morocco’s potential as a possible gateway for American foreign direct investment in Africa. This belief has continued to take root in the minds of decision-makers in Washington as the American administration harbors grand ambitions in Africa in the face of China’s influence. Analysis with Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, former senior advisor at the State Department.
 

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