Italy seeks to exclude Moroccan auto parts from EU content rules

Italy's automotive industry association is lobbying the EU to tighten rules of origin so that Moroccan-made components no longer count as European content, a move that would raise costs for Italian automakers sourcing from Morocco even as Italian auto-parts exports to the Kingdom grow. The push reflects competitive pressure, as Morocco exported roughly 500,000 vehicles in 2025 versus Italy's 380,000, and signals potential friction over the EU-Morocco trade framework and the localization incentives it provides.