US Free Trade Agreements
Course summary United States Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA):
The United States Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into
force on January 1, 2006.
Since the entry into force of the FTA, the U.S. goods trade surplus with
Morocco has risen to $1.2 billion in 2009, up from $79 million in 2005 (the year
prior to entry into force). U.S. goods exports in 2009 were $1.6 billion,
up 12 percent from the previous year. Corresponding U.S. imports from Morocco
were $461million, down 48 percent. Morocco is now the 62nd largest export market
for U.S. goods.
Total Moroccan exports to the U.S. amounted $349 million through the
third quarter of 2009, down 48% compared to $677 million over the same period in
2008.
Total U.S. exports to Morocco amounted $817 million, an increase of 85%
compared to the same period in 2008 ($677 million). Leading U.S. exports to
Morocco were: aircraft, spacecraft and parts with a value of $301 million, up
157% and mineral fuel, oil, bitumen substances with a value of $217 million, up
19%.
Example of the course United States Morocco Free Trade
Agreement (FTA):
The U.S. Commercial Service has identified the following non-agricultural
sectors as best prospects for U.S. firms:
1) Wastewater treatment,
2) Tourism support services,
3) Medical equipment,
4) Telecommunications equipment and services,
5) Airport ground support equipment,
6) Automotive aftermarket parts and equipment,
7) Safety and security equipment,
8) Solid waste management.
Educational level: Continuing education / Executive education programs.
TLC
Estados Unidos
Master in International Business for US Students
Source: The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)
EENI International Business
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