The Suez Canal is a symbol of Egyptian independence – but will Cairo relinquish it under U.S. pressure?

By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt Since taking office last January, U.S. President Donald Trump has been attempting to reshape the global trade system. Attention has only been drawn to one aspect of this effort: his fervent desire to use tariffs to adjust the balance of trade between the United States and many other … Continue reading The Suez Canal is a symbol of Egyptian independence – but will Cairo relinquish it under U.S. pressure?