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With imports and deficit down, are things looking up for Egypt?

Some in Egypt see a decline in imports and decreased trade deficit as temporary phenomena, while others believe it to be an opportunity to develop the country's industrial base.

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The headquarters of the Central Bank of Egypt is seen in downtown Cairo, Egypt, June 7, 2017. — REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

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