Credit rating agencies have downgraded the debt of Tunisia , Jordan and Egypt . But after pledging to cut the budget deficit , the government reversed course in January with a package of subsidies and salary increases amounting to some $ 600 million , to compensate for higher prices . A potentially toxic economic cycle could hurt Arab economies , analysts say . Countries due to sanctions , may look for more U.S. aid .
Credit rating agencies have downgraded the debt of Tunisia , Jordan and Egypt . A potentially toxic economic cycle could hurt Arab economies , analysts say . Countries due to sanctions , may look for more U.S. aid .