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mayart1U.S. Exporters:  Don't Let It Be "All Greek" to You!
While not yet as prosperous as some EU countries, Greece offers significant opportunities in its retail food sector.  The emergence of new outlets, growth of tourism and the 2004Summer Olympic Games are boosting demand for consumer foods, which U.S. exporters can position themselves to fulfill.May011

U.S. Solid Wood Products: Selling What Italy Buys
Italy is the most important market in Europe for U.S. solid wood products. And, while the strong dollar has hurt sales, demand for hardwoods remains fairly stable.

mayart2Awakening the Dragon: Trading With China Under WTO Rules
Among the most useful of possible upcoming changes is the possibility of new trading and distribution rights.

Changing Shipping Policy Makes China Access Easiermayart4
Distribution in China is a tough problem.  The future promises easier distribution.

Making an Impression: The Right Business Etiquette for China
More and more exporters know-understanding and respecting Chinese etiquette is key to business success.May012

Sizing Up the China Market
Trade trends in the China market reveal volatility, growth, competition and opportunity.

Opportunities for U.S. Cotton Exports to Russiamayart6
As supplies weaken, Russia's recovering textile industry craves cotton, opening the doors for U.S. exporters.

 

 

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  May 2001
  Volume XIII, No. 5

  Published by
  U.S. Department of Agriculture
  Foreign Agricultural Service

  Editor
    Jeanne McLaughlin
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  Writers
   Priscilla B. Glynn
   Jill Lee
   Jeanne McLaughlin
   Don Washington
   Eric Van Chantfort

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