Number: RS22494
Title: U.S.-Egyptian Economic Relations: Aid, Trade, and Reform Proposals
Authors: Jeremy M. Sharp and Shayerah Ilias, Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division 
Abstract: This report analyzes U.S.-Egyptian economic relations in light of renewed attention concerning Egypt's human rights and democratization record. In the past year, the Egyptian government imprisoned the 2005 presidential election runner-up, Ayman Nour, on fraud charges and arrested non-violent protestors, judges, and journalists. In response, the Administration and Congress halted plans to negotiate a U.S.-Egyptian Free Trade Agreement (FTA). There also were several proposals in Congress to reduce aid to Egypt.
Pages: 6
Date: August 15, 2006