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International Trade and Ports

The Promise of the Panama Canal

According to Francisco J. Miguez, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration at the Panama Canal Authority, the Panama Canal…

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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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Economic Development

Urge Senators to Fund International Programs

With the Florida Legislative Special Session underway, the Florida Chamber needs your help to advocate for funding for Florida’s international program. This…

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International Trade and Ports

European Nations Lead Investments in Florida’s Global Economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley, 850-521-1231 or 850-251-6261 eousley@flchamber.com Companies from Europe Account for 67% of all Florida Foreign…

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International Trade and Ports

Sec. Bill Johnson Discusses Peru, Marketing FL and Partnerships on Bottom Line

In Florida, global trade means high-wage jobs and economic prosperity. Florida is home to more than 60,000 firms dedicated to bringing…

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International Trade and Ports

Florida Trade Missions Equal High Wage Jobs and Global Opportunities

The Sunshine State is home to more than 60,000 firms dedicated to bringing their goods and services to consumers around the…

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International Trade and Ports

Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line Featuring Lee Sandler

The latest edition of The Florida Chamber of Commerce's Bottom Line features chair of the Florida Chamber’s International business Council,…

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International Trade and Ports

China and Brazil: Growing Together or Apart?

Last April, Brazilian and Chinese Foreign Ministers met in Brasilia to launch the ‘First Strategic Global Dialogue’ between the two…

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International Trade and Ports

Prospect of Nicaragua Canal Stumps Industry Observers

When the Nicaraguan government earlier this month approved plans by a Hong Kong-based company to build a canal linking the…

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International Trade and Ports

Suez Canal Widening to Begin This Week

The Suez Canal’s major deepening project is just over the horizon as crews will start widening and dredging a 34-kilometer…

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International Trade and Ports

BRICS Meet In Brazil, Create Bloc Development Bank

Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging powers – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have decided to…

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International Trade and Ports

BofA, SocGen Slash Forecast for Brazil’s 2014 Growth

Economists at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Societe Generale on Friday slashed their forecasts for Brazil's economic growth this…

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International Trade and Ports

BRICS Ink $50 Billion Lender in World Bank, IMF Challenge

Leaders of the five BRICS nations agreed on the structure of a $50 billion development bank by granting China its…

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