Albania has passed through a rough crisis three years ago but its current GDL growth is satisfactory. The growth rate is estimated to be constant and it is primarily based on industry, transportation, and construction expansion. Albania is mostly an import-oriented economy due to the increase of prices for commodities. The lack of competitors on the Albanian market and the poor infrastructure encourages them to import most of the products and services.

Egypt is one of U.S.’s most important bilateral trading partners. U.S. imports in this country a significant quantity of products from the machinery and agricultural sector and it is also one of the largest investors in Egypt. The biggest U.S. investments are made in sectors such as gas and oil, automobile production, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods.

China has always offered great opportunities for American companies. U.S. exports in this country are constantly growing. For instance, over the past few years, U.S. exports increased 20%. According to the Census Bureau, in 2007 American goods exported to China increased 5.7%. This was considered to be the fastest growing foreign market for American products.