Experts say relations between the U.S. and Egypt are more complicated than military aid . The United States has been a major backer of Egypt's interim government since it was formed in early 2011 after Hosni Mubarak stepped down following massive protests against his rule. Saudi Arabia has promised to make up for any aid that the U.S. cuts . Egypt could retaliate to cutting aid by changing U.S. preferential access to Suez Canal .
Experts say relations between the U.S. and Egypt are more complicated than military aid . Expert says cutting off aid will do little to change Egypt regime 's behavior . Saudi Arabia has promised to make up for any aid that the U.S. cuts . Egypt could retaliate to cutting aid by changing U.S. preferential access to Suez Canal .