un exposé en anglais sur les accords entre le maroc et les états unis

1. HARKATI wafaa
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2. Why Morocco matters to United States
The relations between Morocco and United
States
Advantages and Disadvantages
Perspectives
Morocco on the move
The visit of the king Mohamed VI
to Washington
Conclusion
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US. Campanies in Morocco

3. RONALD KIRK
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4. WHY MOROCCO MATTERS TO US
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5. WHY MOROCCO MATTERS TO US
Morocco was the first country in the world to formally
acknowledge the United States as an independent nation.
Morocco has been a loyal and indispensable American
ally during these trying political times in the Magherb.
Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
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6. WHY MOROCCO MATTERS TO US
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According to the International Monetary fund , at least
6 African countries are on the list of the World’s 10
fastest growing economies.
The number of Middle-class Africans.
Steady economic growth ,thriving port.
Morocco’s political stability ,Strategic geographic
position.

7. Chronology
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8. The moroccan sultan Mohamed III included America in a
list of countries to which Morocco’s ports were open.
The relations were formalized with the Moroccan
American Treaty of Friendship signed by THOMAS
JEFFERSON, JOHN ADAMS and MOHAMED III in
1786.
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9. 22 JAN 1943
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Morocco hosted one of the most
pivotal meetings of the allied
leaders in World War II.
They discuss the economic
development of morocco , its
natural resources and Roosevelt
ensured he would do all in his
power to support Morocco's wish
to be Independent of the
French.

10. The USFTA is a bilateral trade agreement between the US
and Morocco.
The agreement was signed on 15 jun, 2004 but it comes
into effect on 1 january 2006.
It is aimed at increasing trade and creating new
investment opportunities.
THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
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11. The FTA supports the significant economic and political
reforms in Morocco
There are over 120 American businesses operating in Morocco
who have invested $2.2 billion and have created over 100,000
direct and indirect jobs
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12. if U.S. companies decide to open plants in Morocco, this will
create job opportunities and boost domestic employment
Morocco is now steadily progressing internally toward greater
modernization and globalization
Expanding business with the U.S. “broadens and diversifies”
the trade options for Morocco and opens up opportunities for
technology transfer
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13. U.S. Exports to Morocco
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14. U.S. imports from Morocco
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15. As a result of the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA),
95% of U.S. consumer and industrial goods exported to
Morocco no longer need to pay a tariff
Adding to the benefits provided by the FTA, Morocco’s
economy has been steadily growing at an increasing rate over
the past ten years. With a stable exchange rate and moderate
unemployment
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16. Some people encourage free trade, while others consider free
trade a threat to national economic
Quality
Domestic
Manufacturing
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17. Unrestricted free trade can lead to a lessening of inspection
and verification processes insuring quality goods.
Free trade without limits can also result in very poor
workmanship on exported goods and import
free trade economy may result in serious health risks and
diminished consumer confidence in imported products
Quality
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18. Unrestricted free trade can see diminished domestic manufacturing
capability.
When no domestic competition exists, the exporting country can
raise prices to consumers as they become the only source for goods.
Worker salary and safety may remain very low and the difference is
increased profit for the exporting company owner
Domestic Manufacturing
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19. PERSPECTIVES
3 M $
The national
exports
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2016

20. PERSPECTIVES
1 M $
Investments
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2016

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PERSPECTIVES
The port of Wilmington and the group of export " Morocco Fresh
Fruit " had reached an agreement of five years concerning the
import of the Moroccan clementine towards the North American
market.
The preservation of the port of Wilmington as hub of
distribution in North America of the “Morocco Fresh Fruit ’’
Exports until 2017 , which must be marked by an increase
estimated at 30 pc during the current season (October, 2013 -
March, 2014).
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22. Initiatives of the Moroccan American Center, a group of
three NGO:
The Moroccan American Center for Policy
The Moroccan American Trade and Investment Center
The Moroccan American Cultural Center
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23. The MACP is a non-profit organization whose principal
mission is to inform opinion makers about political and social
developments in Morocco
Jordan Paul
Executive Director
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24. Initiative of His Majesty King Mohammad VI as a vehicle to
promote the Morocco-US FTA and stronger bilateral
commercial ties.
Assists the country of Morocco in its quest to encourage
economic growth and stability through the promotion of its
private sector.
Jean Abinader
Executive Director
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25. works to build stronger cultural and educational ties between
Morocco and the US through its support of programs that
enhance bilateral relations and cooperation.
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It’s a non-profit, non-
government organization
which represents American
and Moroccan businesses
and individuals.
IT was established in 1966
by a group of Moroccan and
American businesses .

27. Coca-Cola Export Corporation
Parent company: The Coca-Cola Export Cor
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Kraft Foods
Sector: Food productsBrinks
Sector: Security
Minco Aviation Electronics
Sector: Aviation
Produces for export only
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28. THE VISIT OF THE KING
MOHAMED VI TO WASHINGTON
President Barack Obama meets with Morocco's King
Mohammed VI, Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in the Oval Office of
the White House in Washington.
This visit will highlight the long standing friendship between
US and Morocco and strengthen our strategic partnership.
This visit is also an opportunity to increase cooperation on
addressing regional challenges .
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29. THE VISIT OF THE KING
MOHAMED VI TO WASHINGTON
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« The U.S. has made clear that Morocco's
autonomy plan is serious, realistic and credible
and that it represents a potential approach that
could satisfy the aspirations of the people in the
Western Sahara to run their own affairs
in peace and dignity »
Jay Carney

31. CONCLUSION
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A free
trade
counterpart
An
important
regional
ally A partner
in
conterterrorism

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development
aid
investment
have
increased
Military
cooperation
Security
assistance
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