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September 16, 2025

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Middle Eastern countries face new Trump tariffs: What to know

European and Asian markets fell again on Friday amid a broad selloff due to the economic uncertainty caused by the tariffs.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 29: U.S. President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn of the White House followed by granddaughter Chloe after returning on Marine One on July 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump returned to the White House with his family after a trip to Scotland that was part vacation, part work, as he stayed at his Trump Turnberry golf course, followed by Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, from July 25 to 29. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Analysis

Middle East braces for Trump's tariffs: Gulf gains, North Africa strains as both hedge

The tariffs could be wins for the Gulf states, as many have trade surpluses with the United States, while some in North Africa and the Levant, with trade deficits, stand to lose.

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

US President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington.

From Iraq to Algeria, Trump’s looming tariffs could target 4 MENA countries

The United States has a trade deficit with Iraq, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia, according to the US government, prompting the president to send them letters warning of new tariffs.

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Rebuking 5-year sentence, France urges Algeria to pardon Sansal: What to know

France-Algeria relations have deteriorated recently, marked by expulsions of diplomats and tensions over Moroccan control of Western Sahara, migration and more.

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Analysis

North Africa’s rail race spurred by World Cup, trade and bullet trains

in the center of the Egyptian capital, May 6, 2022.

Samuel Wendel

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

France expels 12 Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat escalation

A picture taken on July 23, 2021 shows an Algerian flag fluttering on the facade of the embassy in Paris. - Algeria expressed "deep concern" following press reports that it may have been the target of the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware as it launched a probe. (Photo by Joël SAGET / AFP) (Photo by JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images)

Algeria-France crisis peaks as Algiers expels 12 diplomats: What we know

Attendees fly a French national flag and an Algerian national flag during a gathering for the election night following the second round results of France's legislative election at Republique Square in Paris on July 7, 2024. A broad left-wing coalition was leading a tight French legislative election, ahead of both President's centrists and the far right with no group winning an absolute majority, projections showed. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Italy's Eni to invest $26B in Egypt, Libya, Algeria energy projects

Italian energy giant Eni's general director, Claudio Descalzi.

Francisco Serrano

In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business

Morocco's king, Mohammed VI, speaks with France's president, Emmanuel Macron, as France's minister of the interior, Bruno Retailleau, and his counterpart from Morocco sign documents during their meeting in the Royal Palace in the capital, Rabat, on Oct. 28, 2024.

Analysis

How France’s growing Morocco ties fueled diplomatic crisis with Algeria

Algeria continues to distance itself from French influence while seeking to isolate Morocco, forging new alliances with Egypt, Libya, Sudan and other nations not closely aligned with Morocco.

Sabena Siddiqui

By Sabena Siddiqui

In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran

A Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft is exhibited during the Army-2022 International Military-Technical Forum at the Russian Armed Forces' Patriot Park in Kubinka, outside Moscow, Russia, Aug. 16, 2022.

Analysis

Algeria becomes first foreign buyer of Russia's Su-57 fighter jet: What to know

Algeria has become the first state to buy Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57E stealth fighter jet, reinforcing its deep military ties with Moscow amid a growing arms race in North Africa.

Francesco Schiavi

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

This picture taken on Aug. 25, 2022 shows the France flag and Algeria flag ahead of the arrival of French President in Algiers for an official visit.

Analysis

What lessons can France draw from Algeria-Spain trade reset?

Algeria’s central bank has ordered the unfreezing of trade with Spain after nearly two and half years of economic retaliation in return for Madrid endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara.

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Algerian People's National Council

Iran sends senior delegation to Algeria, Tunisia as relations warm

This week, a high-level Iranian delegation is visiting Algeria and Tunisia for talks with senior officials from both North African countries.

An aerial view of the solar mirrors at the Noor 1 Concentrated Solar Power plant, some 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) outside the town of Ouarzazate, central Morocco, Feb. 4, 2016.

Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco's controversial Western Sahara energy plans

Construction on the multibillion-dollar energy project, based in Dakhla in the disputed territory, is scheduled for completion in 2029.

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron embark on an aircraft at the airport of Sale, north of Rabat, on Oct. 30, 2024.

Analysis

Relations between France, Algeria grow cooler over Morocco ties

The latest trip of French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat was the last straw in the already shaky relations between Paris and Algiers.

Rina Bassist

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Morocco's King Mohammed VI

Analysis

In Morocco, France's Macron dangles Western Sahara concessions to mend ties

After years of diplomatic disputes, French President Emmanuel Macron is adamant on repairing ties with Morocco.

Rina Bassist

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

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Analysis

Algeria lines up energy deals with US, Saudi firms as clock ticks on gas export ambitions

Algeria has launched a rare licensing round for oil and gas projects as it chases new interest in its upstream sector.

Samuel Wendel

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Palestinian security forces close off the entrance of a building housing the offices of Saudi broadcasters MBC, Al-Arabiya, and Al-Hadath in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 21, 2024, during a protest calling for their closure against the backdrop of their descriptions of Hamas leadership which the protesters reject. (Photo by Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP) (Photo by JAAFAR ASHTIYEH/AFP via Getty Images)

What's behind Algeria's suspension of Saudi-owned Al Arabiya?

Algeria suspended the press license of Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya news channel just one day after Iraq suspended the license of Saudi-owned TV channel MBC.

A picture taken on February 8, 2015, shows the headquarters of Algeria's state-owned energy giant Sonatrach in the capital Algiers.

Algeria's Sonatrach, European partners sign two green hydrogen agreements

Algeria’s Sonatrach has signed two agreements as the country makes a green hydrogen push both for domestic use and for export to Europe.

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Why Algeria restricted wheat imports from France

French-Algerian relations have grown tense in recent months over France’s colonial legacy and disputes over the status of Western Sahara.

Algeria's president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, arrives to attend a working session at the Borgo Egnazia resort during the G7 Summit in Savelletri near Bari, Italy, on June 14, 2024.

Analysis

Tebboune's reelection bid is Algeria's bet on stability over reform

A second Tebboune term will keep him as the manager of government activity, not in a position of real power in Algeria.

Francisco Serrano

By Francisco Serrano

In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business