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Brexit

A look at one of the world's largest importers — the UK

by Andy Uhler
Jun 29, 2016
The U.K. imports a lot from other places, including the U.S., and that means questions abounds for future business deals in this post-Brexit world.
Freight containers on the deck of a French harbor. 
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After Brexit, some investors seek safe havens

by Tracey Samuelson
Jun 27, 2016
But most remain on the sidelines, sitting out the turmoil in the markets
The Canary Wharf finance district of London, encompassing the offices of HSBC, Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Barclays, and other global banking corporations, is pictured from Greenwich park in south-east London on June 26, 2016. 
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Last Ditch Effort: The Panama Canal and Peak Trade

Digital trade is booming

by Tracey Samuelson
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

by Mark Garrison
Apr 14, 2016
A strong greenback makes it tough for U.S. exporters to compete.
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U.S. trade commission to investigate foreign aluminum producers

by Mitchell Hartman
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

by Tracey Samuelson
Sep 29, 2015
The ban has been in place for four decades.
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On the bright side for FedEx: growing e-commerce

by Sally Herships
Sep 16, 2015
Aside from China's financial problems affecting shipping, FedEx can be optimistic.
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A tale of two small business exporters

by Tracey Samuelson
Sep 4, 2015
How much would the Trans-Pacific Partnership help these companies?
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High hopes and hurdles in selling to Japan

by Tracey Samuelson
Aug 14, 2015
Unique rules impede business in agriculture, medicine, investment and services.
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Why the Chinese currency matters to the U.S. economy

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 12, 2015
It could affect imports, exports and interest rates.
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