China’s EV Push in Morocco and Europe’s De-Risking Dilemma

In this paper, we discuss:

• How Morocco is emerging as a strategic hub for China’s global EV and battery expansion;
• Why Chinese investment in Morocco is deepening links between Chinese supply chains and European markets;
• How China is leveraging MENA countries to expand its electrification ecosystem amid rising Western trade barriers;
• Why Morocco has become central to Europe’s efforts to de-risk from China;
• The growing dilemma facing the EU as Chinese, European, and regional automotive supply chains become increasingly intertwined.

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