U.S.-Morocco Trade & Food Security: Trump temporarily suspended anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for eight months, aiming to protect American farm input supply—an economic move with wider geopolitical ripple effects. Investment & Regional Growth: Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra promoted investment opportunities at a Morocco-France economic forum in Paris, pitching renewable energy, fisheries, logistics, manufacturing and tourism, while highlighting faster approvals and support for investors. Diplomacy & Sahara Border Trade: A U.S. mission delegation made its first publicly announced visit to El Guerguerat to discuss border security, counter-narcotics and human trafficking—underscoring the crossing’s role as a key overland trade corridor for West Africa. Western Sahara Politics Abroad: Former South African President Jacob Zuma backed Morocco’s Western Sahara stance in Ghana, praising Ghana’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan and criticizing Polisario’s agenda. European Engagement in Laayoune: France’s newly appointed ambassador visited Laayoune, reaffirming Paris’ support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal and promising deeper economic and institutional cooperation. Sahrawi International Outreach: Sahrawi foreign affairs officials met leaders in Botswana and Namibia, reiterating support for self-determination and reviewing developments on the national cause. Health & Generic Medicines: Health Canada approved the first generic semaglutide injection for weight loss, signaling cheaper GLP-1 options as patents expire.