In April, steep duties were extended on Chinese products, with tariffs reaching as high as 145 percent on some Chinese goods. According to the Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, trade between China and Egypt rose to approximately USD 17 billion (EGP 841 billion) in 2024, marking a 6 percent increase from USD 16 billion (EGP 791.5 billion) the previous year. Clothing exports, for instance, rose 22 percent year-on-year in the first four months of 2025, exceeding USD 1 billion (EGP 49.47 billion). The burgeoning wave of Chinese investment aligns with Egypt’s aspirations to become a regional manufacturing powerhouse. As global trade policies evolve, Egypt’s industrial zones could be a practical base for Chinese firms responding to tariff pressures and shifting market dynamics.