Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) President Samir Majoul received Bill Bazzi, Ambassador of the United States to Tunisia, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at UTICA headquarters in Tunis.
The meeting, attended by members of UTICA’s executive bureau and representatives of several economic sectors, focused on strengthening long-standing Tunisian-American relations, expanding trade, encouraging joint investment, and supporting projects that promote innovation and growth in both countries.
Majoul highlighted UTICA’s role in supporting the national economy and called for flexible trade relations, particularly regarding US tariffs affecting Tunisian exports such as textiles, olive oil, dates, and industrial components. He also stressed Tunisia’s strategic position as a gateway to Europe, the Arab world, and Africa, and the importance of developing partnerships in strategic sectors including renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and technical textiles.
For his part, Ambassador Bazzi praised the strong bilateral ties and the skills of the Tunisian workforce, noting growing interest from American companies in high value-added sectors. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and trade cooperation and addressing existing challenges to expand investment opportunities.
