Prior to Fidel Castro coming to power, the following three statements pertained to Cuba: - Its workers had the 8th highest wages in the world - More Americans lived in Cuba than Cubans lived in America - Its per-capita income was higher than those of Austria and Japan Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba were then severed for the 53 years between 1961…
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Housewares Exports to the UK Market
Report and analysis by: Laura Spingola, Trade Resources Ltd. The United Kingdom represents a special market for U.S. housewares exporters. Ranking third among global markets for U.S. housewares exporters, many IHA members are active in the UK, yet many more new-to-export and experienced exporters should make “go/no-go” decisions about this important and inviting single market…
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Report and analysis by: Laura Spingola, Trade Resources Ltd. 2013 was a positive year for housewares exports as they grew 3.9% to nearly $4.3 billion. This is a record high! Almost all export markets expanded, though the pace was more moderate than that of the previous four years. Houseware exports have now climbed 12.8% over the past two years. This is a testament to the…
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