U.S. tariffs have not yet affected consumer spending in the Maghreb, but as the tariffs are sending shockwaves through global trade—North Africa is not insulated. With Washington ramping up protectionist measures, the Maghreb is also exposed. Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia face rising import costs and supply chain instability. For a region still developing its manufacturing base, these shifts threaten to derail industrial policy and squeeze consumers.
The Middle East Descends Deeper into Chaos and New Flashpoints Emerge
As June 2026 begins, the Middle East finds itself trapped in an increasingly chaotic cycle of military escalation, regional confrontation, and political instability. None of the protagonists appears to control the events.
