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Our professionally researched articles present a top-down analysis of world trade trends, deals and news.

After contrasting the world’s poorest trade zones with the richest, we focus on the exports of thriving individual economies such as Brazil, Russia, India, China, Germany and Singapore. We also look at how multinationals like Wal-Mart, Starbucks, McDonalds, Coca-Cola and Microsoft strategically grow their global trade footprints.

Turning to international trade commodities, our most popular articles answer your questions on crude oil, wheat, sugar, soybeans and rice.

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Top Australian Imports & Exports 2008

In: Import/Export

Collectible coins, non-monetary gold and military equipment topped the list of fastest-growing U.S. exports into Australia last year. more...

GDP Estimates for Richest Countries in 2009

In: Global Economy

The slowdown for the American economy looks more like a mild speed bump when compared with the dramatic declines faced by wealthy Canadian and U.K. trade partners. more...

Imported Mobility Scooters from Taiwan

In: Import/Export

Competitive advantages from imported Taiwanese motorized mobility scooters can lead to healthy profits. more...

World's Richest Countries 2008

In: Global Economy

Among the 30 wealthiest countries with the highest GDP statistics, the United States of America still has the world's largest and most technologically powerful economy. more...

How to Apply Harmonized System Codes

In: International Tariffs

This article serves as a cheat sheet for exporters and importers who want to quickly choose from over 20,000 tariff item codes that decide tariff duty rates. more...

How to Reduce Customs Tariff Duties and Taxes

In: International Tariffs

This analysis includes a practical example that shows importers how to save thousands of dollars in customs tariff duties and taxes. more...

Trade Credit Insurance Strategies

In: International Business Regulations

Export credit insurance isn't the only way to protect exporters against importers who fail to pay for product shipments. more...

Evaluating Taiwan as a Trade Partner

In: International Trade Leaders

While Taiwan has a rich and impressive résumé of international trade accomplishments, the Silicon Island also poses some political, economic and legal risks. more...

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