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Under the new U.S. tariff regime enacted in April 2025, Egypt has emerged as a cost-competitive alternative for global exporters. While traditional manufacturing hubs face duties as high as 145%, Egypt’s exports to the U.S. are subject to a flat 10% rate. With real GDP growth forecast at 6% for 2026 and a workforce of 700,000 annual graduates, Egypt offers a stable base for industries such as textiles—targeting $12 billion in exports by 2031—and engineering. This advantage is bolstered by Egypt’s strategic control of the Suez Canal and its favorable trade balance with the U.S., which reduces the risk of protectionist retaliation.