Morocco to Reduce Tomato Exports as Inflation Stokes Local Protests 

Morocco will cut back exports of its mainly Europe-bound tomatoes, seeking to tame a pre-Ramadan surge in local prices for a key component of the kingdom’s cuisine.

The move, which was reported by local media including the state-owned 2M broadcaster, adds to a raft of crop protectionism worldwide. The war in Ukraine is accelerating food inflation that was already heading up, spurring governments to ensure domestic supplies by restricting trade abroad. Argentina is blocking export registrations for soybean meal, while Indonesia tightened control over palm oil sales. Nearby Egypt banned exports of staples like lentils.