Our friendship with Trump doesn’t mean we should follow his protectionist ways: Egypt has to look to more trade and investment partners than just the US if it hopes to grow as a global player, World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Service Division Director Abdel Hamid Mamdouh said on Wednesday, according to Al Shorouk. In a not-so-subtle wink at Egypt to stay clear from Trump’s protectionist policies, Mamdouh said that the US’ policies towards China are expected to drive the latter to pursue more trade with the EU, which could provide numerous lucrative opportunities for a country like Egypt, he added. A WTO delegation is currently in Egypt to discuss the country’s trade policies, including the much-maligned exporter’s registry.

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