International Trade and Ports

Peru’s Economy Grows

The Peruvian economy had surpassed predicated outlooks and posted a 3.87 percent growth in June. The official figure could strengthen…

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International Trade and Ports

MERCOSUR

MERCOSUR, a trading bloc made up of South American countries, was created in 1991 to promote free trade and the…

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International Trade and Ports

Increased Domestic Demand Equals Widened U.S. Trade Deficit

U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected caused by an increase in domestic demand and a strong dollar. The Bad…

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International Trade and Ports

TPP – What Happened in Maui?

When the Trade Ministers from the 12 nations negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) met at the end of July in…

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Education

Employers urged to partner with schools to improve workforce

By Marcia Heroux Pounds Sun Sentinel   Kelly Smallridge tells her employees “first you’re a parent and second you’re an…

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Economic Development

Florida Chamber Regional Chair Bob Grammig on Free Enterprise, International Trade and More

“Florida is not just a great place to live and do business, but it has an incredibly diversified economy that…

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International Trade and Ports

Africa’s Economy is on the Rise

Seven of the world’s ten fastest growing economies are in Africa. North Africa expects a four to seven percent GDP…

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International Trade and Ports

Here’s a Simple Breakdown of the Iran Deal

Iran and six world powers lead by the U.S., recently concluded a historic deal aimed at ensuring Iran does not…

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International Trade and Ports

China’s Troubles Are the World’s Troubles

China’s troubles are the world’s troubles.  Its bandwidth cannot be underscored – in 2014 it accounted for 38 percent of…

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International Trade and Ports

India: World’s Fastest Growing Economy

India will be the world’s fastest growing economy, for the second consecutive year in 2016 at 7.5 per cent according…

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International Trade and Ports

Poland: A Nation of Steady Growth

Poland was the only EU nation to avoid recession during the financial crisis and despite a slowdown in 2012-2013 it…

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International Trade and Ports

Greek Crisis: A Rescue Deal with Tough Conditions

Eurozone leaders have agreed to give Greece up to €86 billion ($96 billion) in fresh bailout loans that requires Greece…

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International Trade and Ports

A Focus on Brazil and Mexico

Brazil For the fifth time this year, economists have reduced their economic forecasts for Brazil for this year and next…

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International Trade and Ports

Latin American Outlooks and What They Mean for the U.S. and Florida

The region’s economy is projected to grow only 0.1 percent this year according to economist projections. The combined forces of…

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International Trade and Ports

Reauthorizing the Export Import Bank (EXIM)

Did you know: More than one in five Florida jobs depends on international trade The above image is what you…

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