Canadians continuing to export at faster clip

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Canadians are continuing to export furniture at a faster rate, resulting in an even more favorable "balance of trade." Although the U.S. is still the No. 1 trading partner, Canadian companies shipped well over three times as much furniture to the U.S. in 2000 as Canadians imported from the U.S.

United States, Canada, International economic relations

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Export ban threatens Indonesian factories

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The Indonesian government's decision to restrict the sales and exports of indigenous ramin wood could force some local furniture makers to close their operations. The makers said the government's decision would lead to a shortage of ramin wood.

Indonesia

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TFI raises $30,000 for Operation Smile in Philippines

Article Abstract:

Thomasville Furniture and Cebu Furniture Industries have raised over $30,000 for the Operation Smile charity in the Philippines. Operation Smile is involved in mending cleft pallets and other deformities of the face.

Philippines, Thomasville Furniture Industries Inc., Cebu Furniture Industries

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