Softwood duty will aggravate U.S. slump, Pettigrew warns

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Pierre Pettigrew, the trade minister of Canada, cautioned the United States that its imposition of a trade duty on Canadian softwood exports would worsen the economic slowdown in the U.S. The U.S. imposed a 19.3% duty on softwood exports from Canada.

International economic relations, Sawmills, Sawmills and planing mills, general, Softwood Lumber, International trade, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Lumber industry, Pettigrew, Pierre

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Made in America, Toyota style

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing's history in America since twenty years, its successful competition with other car makers and its place in the American consumer's mind, are discussed.

Marketing procedures, Market share, History, Company market share, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc., Customer relations, Automotive industry

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GM invests in hydrogen venture

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General Motors Corp. joins a venture with General Hydrogen Corp. to develop a hydrogen-powered car.

Joint ventures, Motor Vehicles & Parts, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, General Motors Corp., GM, General Hydrogen Corp.

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