Core Viewpoint - The article highlights that contrary to the U.S. government's claims of a surge in foreign investment due to tariffs, many state officials report a slowdown in foreign investment caused by economic uncertainty stemming from the tariff policies [1] Group 1 - The U.S. government had promised that tariff increases would lead to trillions of dollars in foreign investment [1] - State officials indicate that the reality is a decline in foreign investment, contradicting the government's assertions [1] - Economic uncertainty linked to tariff policies is cited as a primary reason for the slowdown in foreign investment [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article argues that contrary to the U.S. government's claims of a surge in foreign investment due to tariffs, many state officials report a slowdown in foreign investment caused by economic uncertainty stemming from these tariffs [1] Group 1: Economic Impact of Tariffs - U.S. government officials are eager to showcase signs of economic growth, leading to companies receiving praise for merely stating intentions to increase production capacity in the U.S. [1] - Many of the investment plans touted by the government are either long in the making or exaggerated, with potential changes in the future [1] Group 2: Automotive Industry Insights - Despite claims from the U.S. government that several automotive companies plan to shift production lines to the U.S., the job market in the U.S. automotive manufacturing sector has actually decreased, with over a 20% reduction in jobs compared to 2024 [1]

Core Insights - The majority of businesses in Cameroon are locally owned, with 93.7% founded and 96.6% operated by Cameroonians, indicating a strong domestic entrepreneurial presence [1] - Nigeria holds a minor share of 0.9% in the business landscape, while foreign representation is minimal, with China, France, and other European countries maintaining some influence [1] - The third national business census recorded a significant increase in economic units, rising from 209,482 in 2016 to 438,893 in 2023, reflecting robust growth in the business sector [2] Business Ownership and Structure - 93.7% of enterprises are founded by Cameroonians, and 96.6% are operated by them, showcasing a strong local business environment [1] - Nigeria's share of businesses is declining, with only 0.9% of enterprises attributed to Nigerian nationals, indicating a shift in business demographics [1] - Foreign entrepreneurs, while fewer in number, hold a significant stake in company equity, particularly in sectors like extraction, energy, finance, and certain manufacturing [1] Economic Growth and Sector Distribution - The third census identified 438,893 economic units, with a notable concentration in Douala (33.0%), Yaoundé (19.7%), and the West region (9.7%) [2] - The overall business structure has shown vitality, with a growth rate of 109.5% from 2016 to 2023, maintaining momentum from a previous increase of 122.9% [2] - The tertiary sector comprises 85.6% of business units, a slight increase from 84.4% in 2016, indicating a stable service-oriented economy [2] - The primary sector saw a significant increase in enterprises, more than doubling from 353 to 1,469 due to the inclusion of small fishing and aquaculture activities in the census [2]

外资、侨汇、旅游业促增长，埃及经济韧性显现 尽管外部负面冲击犹存，但自去年3月份埃及放开汇率浮动限制并采取紧缩性的财政和金融政策以来， 埃及经济呈现出韧性增强、总体趋好的态势。 此外，埃及财政部发布的数据显示，埃及政府的基本盈余、税收收入均创历史新高，债务占GDP的比率 也出现了同比下降。 未来还须加力抑通胀、引外资 不过埃及经济发展仍旧存在一些不确定因素。当前地缘政治紧张局势对苏伊士运河收入的影响犹存且未 见缓解迹象。埃及总统塞西近日表示，受地区局势影响，埃及苏伊士运河收入每月损失约8亿美元。在 沙菲看来，旅游业仍然是一个易受国际环境影响的敏感行业。高物价抑制了居民消费。当前正值埃及斋 月期间，由于高企的物价水平，许多埃及家庭重新考虑他们的购物清单，不再购买金饰等传统礼物，而 是选择家用电器和衣服等更实用的日用品。 自去年3月埃及放开汇率浮动限制并大幅上调利率以来，通胀率呈现出逐渐下降的趋势。埃及年度总体 通胀率从去年3月的33.1%逐步回落到今年一月份的23.2%。今年二月份由于基数效应年度总体通胀率骤 降至12.5%。虽然这种断崖式下降不能被看作通胀得到完全控制的信号，但也表明物价上涨的幅度较去 年同期 ...