US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Egypt
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Egypt exports cotton textiles and natural gas. A 10% tariff could slightly raise the price of Egyptian cotton sheets and towels. The U.S. actually exports more to Egypt than it imports.
Egypt tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles | 10% | USTR / official |
| Natural Gas | 10% | USTR / official |
| Agriculture | 10% | USTR / official |
| Fertilizers | 10% | USTR / official |
| Petroleum Products | 10% | USTR / official |
Egypt trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $2.8B Small holdings
- Trade Surplus (Annual) $4.2B 2024 U.S. has surplus
- USAID Bilateral Debt $1.3B Development loans
Egypt tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Egypt?
Egypt faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Textiles seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Egypt sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Textiles (10%), Natural Gas (10%), Agriculture (10%).
What does Egypt's tariff impact score mean?
28/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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