The International Trader

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The tiny South Pacific nation of Tuvalu has experienced severe domestic turmoil in 1983. Funafuti, one of the islands that make up the nation, had threatened to secede after several Funafuti dancers were cut from the national troop. The Funafuti government and the national government were able to arrive at a compromise. The cuts were the results of a recession that followed a fall in the price of copra, Tuvalu's chief export. A former British colony, Tuvalu became independent in 1978.

Political aspects, Developing countries

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The International Trader

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Brazil is trying to increase steel exports in an effort to reduce its large foreign debt. Although Brazilian steel is cheaper than United States steel, United States steelworkers are vehemently opposed to upping imports of Brazilian steel. The Brazilian steel industry enjoys some major advantages, such as inexpensive labor and low raw material costs. Although Brazilian steel plants are operating at near capacity, many of them are deep in the red.

Analysis, International trade, Brazil, Steel industry, Industry, Industries

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The International Trader

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A new company is planning to build a high-speed commuter railway between Los Angeles and San Diego. Called American High Speed Rail Corp. (AHSRC), the company is trying to raise funds for the project. Several highly-respected companies have already invested in the project. AHSRC uses technology developed in Japan and its startup funding was contributed by several Japanese firms.

Innovations, Railroads, Rail freight, Finance, Transportation, Railroad holding companies

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