=) USAID FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TRADE REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT IN EGYPT (TRADE) PROJECT FACT SHEET USAID's Trade Reform and Development in Egypt (TRADE) project builds on decades of US. investments in Egyptian businesses and economic policy with the aim of substantially increasing Egyptian exports from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The TRADE project focuses on six selected sectors: engineering products, food processing, home textiles, ready-made garments, chemicals, and building materials. Through the project, USAID works with the Government of Egypt to improve the trade and investment policy environment and reduce barriers to trade. USAID also partners with business associations and export councils to strengthen the trade services ecosystem for small- and medium-sized exporters, as well as with private companies to help them access new international markets to increase export sales. TRADE tackles many trade and invest ment-related issues to sustainably increase Egyptian exports and drive economic growth. Implementing Partner: Palladium International; Key Partners: Allied Corp (Egypt), Land O'Lakes, Nextrade, Segura; Life of Project: April 202! - March 2026; Total Cost: $36.3 Million; Governorates: Nationwide. OO ero: mapehversastMAIN ACTIVITES Provide technical assistance to and partner with key public and private stakeholders such as the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Customs Authority, Export Councils, Business Associations, and Private sector firms. EXPECTED RESULTS Increase exports from small- and medium-sized enterprises in selected sectors by $225 million between 202 and 2026. Increase the exports of members of Trade-Support Institutions by 30% between 2021 and 2026. Substantially reduce Egypt's cost to import. Institutionalize new sustained business models for small- and medium-sized exporters, Strengthen public and private Trade-Support Institutions, such as business associations and export councils. Improve access to Trade-Support Institutions for small and medium-sized enterprises ‘outside main cities. Improve trade and investment policy framework and reduce trade barriers. Strengthen bilateral trade relations between the United States and Egypt. OO erm rmuoetncrsecr a