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World Bank Sees Strong Asian Growth
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Oxfam: Trade Deals Unfair to Poor Nations
Regional and bilateral trade deals are harmful to poor nations and allow rich countries to win more…
China Rebuts Subsidy Claims
China has responded to claims by the U.S. and Mexico that it provided companies with subsidies prohibited…
Clashing on Cotton
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U.S. Proposal to Trim Labeling Finds Support in Trade Talks
A U.S. proposal in the Doha global trade talks that seeks to reduce costly and cumbersome labeling…
EU Sees “High-Value” Goods Hitting $1 Trillion in China
China's "high-value" goods market is projected to reach 1 trillion euros, or $1.3 trillion, by 2010, largely…
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Study: Air-Freight Volume To Triple in Next 20 Years
The volume of global air freight is forecast to triple over the next 20 years, reflecting the growing demand…