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The article focuses on the upturn in the paper industry of Wisconsin. It states that in 1900s, the industry played a major part in newsprint and book paper requirements of the U.S., and started to produce other types of coarse paper when the nation opened its reciprocal trade agreement with Canada. It also mentions Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co.'s (Nepco) efforts to address the issues of Canadian competition wherein it had made developments in earnings and sales.

The article reports that a U.S.-Japan commercial treaty to internationalize the Japanese yen is not expected to strengthen the yen in foreign exchange markets and to alter international trade, balance of payments, and balance of trade patterns between the two countries. Measures to make the yen an international currency include the creation of a free Euroyen market and deregulation of Japanese capital markets.

The article reports on the publication crisis in Argentina in 1943 due to the shortage of paper sources in the country. It states that several publishers will be out of business if the problem will not be resolved immediately. It mentions that the country planned to ask the assistance of Canada and the U.S. to get minimum supplies. However, it notes that the increasing freight rates might affect the total newsprint imports of Argentina.

The article focuses on the export of wood chips to Japanese pulp and paper makers by U.S. forest products companies. It states that wood chip exports increased to a little more than 1.1 million units in 1968, since the first boatload of wood chips sent by U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers Inc. to Japan. It notes that the imported chips of Japan account for over 12% of its chip consumption in 1968 and may likely increase to 30% by 1975.

The article reports on the status of international trade relations among the U.S., Russia and Germany. Russian purchasing of U.S. products have declined by 55 percent, while Russian sales in the U.S. dropped by 34 percent. Germany has notified local manufacturers that it is unable to continue the country's 70 percent export guaranty scheme for the Russian order. Despite the internal financial problems of Germany, the Reichsbank decided to rediscount Soviet paper up to 36 million U.S. dollars.

The article reports on the move of American oil companies to invest for oil exploration in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela. Under the bargaining conditions, these companies would pay for leases on 350,000 acres in the oil-rich lake as well as in the Colombian border. It is noted that such leases intend to increase the revenue in oil production in Venezuela, improve the nation's oil reserves and eliminate import restrictions on oil in the U.S.

The article introduces the first of a series called "International Report," published within the issue.

The article discusses German trade relations with the U.S. in November 1934, with Berlin regulating foreign trade and shifting important orders such as cotton, mineral oils, copper and other essential raw materials, from the U.S. to other countries with which it has more favorable trade balance.

The article focuses on the implications of the Soviet Unions's increased orders of raw materials and manufactured goods in the U.S.

The article discusses the plan of the U.S. government to revive the government-operated railroads in Mexico in 1944. Topics discussed include the impending collapse of the railway operator, Ferrocarriles Nacionales de Mexico due to deficiencies in equipment and operating techniques and an overview of the rehabilitation program for the Mexican railroads by the U.S. Technical Railroad Mission headed by Missouri Pacific R.R. executive Oliver M. Stevens.

The article presents information on a report that was concluded by the Mexican-American commission in July 1943 concerning economic cooperation between Mexico and the U.S. The report indicated the approval by the commission of plans to develop several Mexican industries including utilities, agriculture, and transportation. The commission suggested the expansion of industries that have an impact on war markets.

The article offers world business new briefs as of March 13, 1937. The Washington Birthday speech of U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union William Christian Bullitt in Paris, France in which he expressed his country's sympathy for free nations stirred Europe, but was censored in Germany. A German paper editorial warns of the country's eventual opening of the way to Asia Minor and the creation of a southeastern economic block. The Leon Blum government in France is liberalizing its financial policies due to Radical Socialist pressure.

The article focuses on the efforts of Canada's new Conservative leaders to shift economy closer to Great Britain and away from the U.S. It says that the Tories, led by Prime Minister John George Diefenbaker, are discussing a shift of 660 million dollars off the 4.1 billion dollar American sales in the nation and to the 706 million British sales to Canada. It states that the new government plans to legislate against excessive importation of U.S. money to keep Canada in command of its own growth.

The article focuses on various agreements on international rules of access to supplies in an attempt to fight against global shortages of materials. The Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assured that they will not make any actions related to oil crisis that can threaten imports and exports. Meanwhile, the U.S. plans to propose an international code for export policies under the General Agreement on Tariffs & Trade (GATT).

The article reports on the international economic relation between Finland and the Soviet Union. Finnish President Urho Kekkonen announces that the Russians have agreed to buy more than 400 million dollars worth of Finnish machinery, textiles, and dairy products annually for an indefinite period. In additions, Russians offer to negotiate 10 or 12 unidentified projects that could produce additional millions of dollars in exports for Finland.

The article reports on the condition of foreign investment in Australia in 1972. It highlights the white paper delivered by Federal Treasurer Billy M. Snedden to Parliament which points out on the increase of the foreign ownership of domestic countries from 20% in 1948 to 35% in 1971. It states that the political opportunism in the nation has affected its economic nationalism. It also speculates the impact of repatriation rate and the problem of raising the local money.

The article focuses on the significance of the U.S.-Mexican economic pact with the helpfulness of the solution to problems below the Rio Grande to guarantee the trade foreseen by Americans with Mexico. The U.S.-Mexican pact is likely to give some aid to Mexico's confidence in silver and paper. The economic mission of the U.S. to Mexico follows in the face of other groups of experts who made a survey on the Latin American horizon.

The article discusses the possible changes in the post-war trade relations between Latin American countries and the U.S. in view of ongoing economic developments in Latin America. It mentions economic plans of various Latin American countries including the efforts of Mexico to operate oil wells on its own, a Six-Year Plan of Brazil to industrialize the country, and a flight service connecting the Panama Canal Zone with the U.S. It also discusses the changes in buying habits in Latin America.

Threats to world economic health. Editorial. The primary task should have been to work toward solutions that take into account the US budget imbalance and the need for our allies to stimulate their own economic growth. The failure of the summitcarries `serious threats to future world economic health.'

The article offers information on the global economic conditions and activities. It provides several forecasts on business inventories, business sales, export rates and housing rates. It also reports on the retail sales, factory shipments, gains in stock levels, foreign trade deficit and homebuilding. A survey of economists administered by MMS International forecasted that inventories held by manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers rose. Economists also estimated that exports rebounded because of the increase in aircraft exports.

The article focuses on the travel trade relation of the U.S. with Mexico and Canada. It says that Inter-American highway's branch was completed in Mexico City, Mexico. It states that Canada's intense travel promotion started after the war has begun, the time when local papers reported the fall of American tourism. Meanwhile, the Americas became eager in regaining income after the war forced out the European nations in their markets, in which one of their strategies was tourist travel promotion.

The article reports that the India Supply Council will buy about 100 million U.S. dollars of food, machinery and raw materials in the U.S. in 1948.

The article discusses the activation of the special drawing rights (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and how its success depends on acceptance by payments-surplus nations. According to the author, SDRs could very well affect the stability of the global financial structure. The author believes that countries with balance-of-payments deficits could make extensive use of SDRs to settle their international accounts.

The article focuses on cap-and-trade legislation, which would limit overall emissions and create a system for pollution credits, that is under consideration in the U.S. Senate. It discusses efforts of Senators John Kerry and Lindsey Graham to pass the measure which includes a tariff and fears of opposing legislators that a trade war would result if a tariff is imposed. Chinese officials are arguing that the tariff violates trade rules.

The article reports that a group of Polish officials headed by Marion Minkiewicz will visit the U.S. to secure 675 million dollars in credits from Commodity Credit Corp. to buy U.S. farm goods. It says that the mission emphasizes Poland's need for infusions of hard-currency credit and its hope that the West will hep it resolve its financial troubles. U.S. President Jimmy Carter has pressed U.S. allies to look positively on credit requests of Poland as a way of backing its liberalization.

The article reports on the results of the hearings in the U.S. Congress concerning the appropriations for the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA) in mid-February 1949, in which the senators and congressmen voiced their opinions on ECA. According to ECA watchdog committee chairperson Pat McCarren, the U.S. has no obligations in Western Europe, both on reparations and Marshall aid. In the House of Representatives, congressman John Davis Lodge was preparing an amendment at ECA's oil-buying policy.

The article discusses the business relations between Soviet Union and Germany in 1934.

The article reports that Italy, France and Germany have opened air routes over the South Atlantic. It states that despite the recession, the race to provide air coverage to areas in the South Atlantic due to ideal weather conditions may help boost the world economy. Germany's Graf Zeppelin is offering 10 round trip flights to Brazil, and Deutsche Lufthansa plans to set up regular air mail service in the area in 1933. France's Compagnie Aeropostale General offers service to Buenos Aires and Africa, and Italy plans to do the same.

The article focuses on the foreign trade agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union (SU), which involves 75 million U.S. dollars worth of materials mostly machine tools. Terms of the deal include a 20 percent cash payment by the Soviets and the balance in bills to be paid for an average of 19.5 months. In addition, the SU will invoice all the goods exported to Germany in Reichsmarks. The dual significance of the expanding Russo-German trade is also explored.

The article assesses the promises of the Second Five-Year Plan of Russia. Some significant items of the plan are presented which involve the doubling of investment, new electrification projects, and the world's largest copper-producing plant. Two interesting propositions are discussed including a visit by American bankers to Russia to investigate the possibilities of expanding trade, and a call for more attention to a two-way Russian business. Amtorg orders are examined in relation to questions regarding the non-admittance of Russian goods into the U.S.

The article discusses economic issues being settled by the League of Nations regarding the conflict between China and Japan on the control of Mukden, the capital of the Chinese region of Manchuria. Information on Japanese investments in Manchuria is presented, noting that the Japanese nationals who operate businesses in the region are continuously demanding for protection of their business. The interest of other countries like the U.S. and Soviet Union in the economic opportunities in Manchuria is also described.

The article offers world news briefs. The corporate earnings in the U.S. showed a significant increase during the second quarter of 1931. The Canadian government has decided to replace and save Western wheat production through pool elevators. The government in Netherlands shows disinterest to join the proposed international action to aid Germany.

The article offers news briefs related to trade of various countries. Quebec Province planned to make administrative and taxation changes to improve the credit of Montreal, Quebec. Germany took firm measures to find skilled workers who might be transferred to munitions plants from non-essentials industries, in which they considered it to be helpful in fighting against Great Britain. Japan undergone privations and hardships because of their desire for the New Order launched in East Asia.

The article focuses on the plan of Great Britain to sell its Latin American holdings. It mentions an ongoing negotiation of a British economic mission to reach a financial agreement with the Brazilian government, the liquidation of British-owned Argentine railroads, and the sale of British railroads in Uruguay. It discusses the rate of return on Great Britain's investments in Latin America in various sectors including railroads, banking and shipping.

The article reports on proposed amendments to the Combines Investigation Act which is now before the Senate in Canada in 1946. The bill is the Canadian equivalent of the Sherman Antitrust Act. It says that if the amending bill becomes law, it will give more power to Fred A. McGregor, who has been breaking up and checking on combines in the capacity of commissioner under the act. The new scheme is based on a report written by McGregor who was charged with making recommendations in response to the international agreement proposed by the U.S.

The article reports on the concerns of the government of Canada on the adverse impact, on the trade relations between Canada and Great Britain post World War II, as the economy of Great Britain faces slump due to war expenditure thereby hampering a vital market for Canada.

The article reports on the growth of the timber industry in Mexico during World War II. It notes that high prices and the increase in demand have resulted in the boost of timber exports to the U.S. every year since the wage began. It states that there are vast conifer forests of great commercial value in Mexico, whose busy furniture and hand-carved wood industry is based on lumber even in peacetime.

The article focuses on the deal placed by Hispanoil, a state-controlled exploration company in Spain, with Compagnie Francaise des Petroles (CFP) of France. It states that 50% of the interest of CFP at Dubai Petroleum Co. will be transferred to Hispanoil. It mentions that the deal will allow a simple trade-off of Spain with CFP and also reflects the strengthening of the ties of Spain with Arab states. It adds that Hispanoil has been an active oil trader on behalf of the Spanish government.

Offers news briefs regarding world politics as of February 2004. Confrontation involving Argentina, the International Monetary Fund and holders of defaulted Argentine bonds; Discussion of the rise of the euro exchange rate.

The article presents the magazine's picks for the best ideas in the United States in 2006. Trend miners are using social networks such as YouTube to get insight into the public's consumer habits. People in the United States tend to be trading in their SUVs for compact, more fuel efficient vehicles, such as the Toyota Yaris and the Honda Fit. The launch of Product (RED) to raise funds to fight AIDS in Africa, as well as other efforts to assist Africa are mentioned.

This article discusses a growth in China's trade market and its effects on the global economy. Since entering the World Trade Organization in 2001 China has made strides in liberalizing its economy and has signed significant trading deals with the U.S, reducing the U.S.'s trade deficit. However, some American executives are concerned about China's refusal to revalue its currency, its weak enforcement of rampant piracy, and its continued use of weak credit to boost favored industries. INSET: Little Leverage.

This paper predicts the impact of rising U.S. interest rates on economic conditions in other nations in 2000. Among those most at risk: the recovering economies of East Asia. Many are now precariously bouncing back from the 1997 financial crisis, thanks largely to booming U.S. imports. If the Federal Reserve slows U.S. consumption considerably, it will have a global impact, no doubt about it, remarked Michael Hartnett, senior international economist at Merrill Lynch & Co. Many economists are more worried about countries with big external debts and poor credit ratings. But if global interest rates climb, these countries' debt-service burdens will worsen. And the rates they pay include a risk premium that grows when the world economy gets shakier. Among the potential victims of a debt crisis, according to economists, are Thailand, Argentina, Brazil, Poland and Indonesia.

Analyses China from an economic and foreign relations standpoint. China's bid to join the World Trade Organization; Plans in China to offer financial services, to reduce import duties, and to allow foreign ownership of banks and other companies; China's potential as a manufacturing giant; Attempts to create a consumer class in China; Views of Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Premier Zhu Rongji on the role of foreign trade in China's development.

The article presents information on the trade relationship between China and the United States. A very constructive meeting in Washington with new U.S. Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick had been concluded by Long Yongtu, chief trade negotiator of China. Both the countries had narrowed their differences over the agricultural and insurance issues. INSETS: TURNING UP THE HEAT: Bush and China;WHAT WTO ENTRY WILL DO;WHAT IT WON'T.

Stresses how, after much hesitation, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl has overruled his central bank and made good on a promise to keep Europe moving toward a common central bank and currency. The direction is now set; The step toward monetary union may itself help close the gaps.

The article discusses the benefits enjoyed by U.S. coal exporters due to the military actions in Poland. Specifically, U.S. coal exporters are enjoying opportunities in Eastern and Western Europe at a time when other U.S. trade relations with the Communist axis are being bounded by the Ronald Reagan administration. It states that Poland had already cut coal exports to Western European steel producers since 1979. However, unrest in Poland's Silesian coal mines has cut exports to the East axis.

Fueled by fury in the US over Japanese imports, the US Congress is proposing legislation to slash textile and apparel imports from Asia just before the important treaty negotiations begin. Textile makers and importers protest this is an unfair spillover of anger that could hurt consumers and start a trade war.

The article reports on the efforts made by the Soviet government in order to engage in a trade relation with the U.S. including its goal to repeal the 1974 trade act and its plan to enter into leasing deals.

The article focuses on the energy policy of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau and the threat it posed to the country's economic growth and its relations with the U.S. If Trudeau succeeds, he will remold the economic growth pattern and industrial configuration of his country. The policy, which is intended to establish a link between federalism and the reservoir of economic nationalism, will also subsidize the energy costs of manufacturers.

The article focuses on the growing importance of the oil industry in Nigeria to the U.S. The African nation has an influx of some 37.5 billion dollars in oil revenues since 1973. A plan for improving relations and boosting trade was prepared jointly by Nigerian and American diplomats and commercial representatives. It cites the implications of the increasing trade deficit of the U.S. with Nigeria in 1979. INSET: The civilian contenders in Nigeria's elections.