Digital trade is booming

Jun 27, 2016
The flow of data across borders contributes more to global GDP than trade in physical goods.
Cross-border bandwidth is 45 times larger than in 2005, according to McKinsey & Company.
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Why a weakening dollar is a good thing

Apr 14, 2016
A strong greenback makes it tough for U.S. exporters to compete.

U.S. trade commission to investigate foreign aluminum producers

Apr 7, 2016
Aluminum overproduction has led to dramatic price declines for the item.
A worker moves aluminum pipes for a company in Qinghai Province, China. 
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Push to lift ban on crude oil exports gains steam

Sep 29, 2015
The ban has been in place for four decades.

On the bright side for FedEx: growing e-commerce

Sep 16, 2015
Aside from China's financial problems affecting shipping, FedEx can be optimistic.

A tale of two small business exporters

Sep 4, 2015
How much would the Trans-Pacific Partnership help these companies?

High hopes and hurdles in selling to Japan

Aug 14, 2015
Unique rules impede business in agriculture, medicine, investment and services.

For public good, not for profit.

Why the Chinese currency matters to the U.S. economy

Aug 12, 2015
It could affect imports, exports and interest rates.

Oil slump takes Canada into recession

Jul 16, 2015
Declines in exports are the cause. The rest of the economy is holding up.

The trade deficit has widened to $41.9 billion

Jul 7, 2015
America tends to import more as the economy gets stronger.