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As the world continues to face well-documented economic challenges, the Trade Forecast suggests grounds for optimism for international businesses. Despite the current climate the overall trend for international trade is positive with growth acceleration sooner than expected from 2014, rather than 2015. After 2014 the global economy ends a period of slow growth and contraction and sees an upturn in trade in line with GDP forecasts. Over the next five years it is forecast that world trade will grow at an annualized rate of 3.78%, due primarily to the expectation of an earlier recovery of the overall global economy. In the period 2017-2021, the Forecast predicts even more rapid annualized growth at 6.23%, as world demand for traded goods recovers its dynamism. As a result, world trade is predicted to grow by 86.00% in the next 15 years, taking total trade activity in that year to $53.8 trillion compared to a predicted $28.9 trillion in 2012.

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Catherine Bokor
Catherine Bokor Thank you for the link to Karen Kurek's article - a very good one. We noticed the increase of export-related translations, especially to South America. It is incredible and hopeful that a country like Brazil that used to suffer 200% inflation is now emerging as a new economic power. On the other hand, we see more import-related translations coming from Europe since the old continent is having a tough economic situation. Therefore they are reaching out to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico especially since the latter is improving its economy. Cathy Bokor, Accurapid Translations
  • 2012-05-02 12:53:52
Jodi Blevens
Jodi Blevens I too believe that exporting is the wave of the future and there is a huge market share available to American companies. 95% of the consumer market lives outside the US. This large new consumer base is a great opportunity for US companies if they do their homework first. As the article stated managing supply chains, researching markets and trading partners is the way to keep up with the increasing demand for traded goods. Data has shown that there is a correlation with companies who do business globally and their financial wellbeing. Thank you Aditya for the link about exporting. If you are curious about exporting this link is enlightening and the author provides a ton of helpful information. http://mcgladrey.com/Manufacturing-Wholesale-Distribution/Success-within-reach-A-guide-to-exporting/Print
  • 2012-04-22 22:07:52
Allen McClain
Allen McClain I believe Import Export is the king of !MONEY DOES NOT SLEEP! of all markets it control the world.There is more money in the United States than ever for Import Export, because President Abama said he would increase international Trade to create more jobs in America and it`s working.Therefore, Americas business`s are real thirsty for more business,so right now is a great time to set up new contract inside the United States.However,Americas job market is real naked and it`s asking international customers for clothing,so come to land of opportunity. Yours Truly Allen McClain WorldWide Trade Agent
  • 2012-03-15 17:02:52
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Allen McClain
Allen McClain I believe Import Export is the king of !MONEY DOES NOT SLEEP! of all markets it control the world.There is more money in the United States than ever for Import Export, because President Abama said he would increase international Trade to create more jobs in America and it`s working.Therefore, Americas business`s are real thirsty for more business,so right now is a great time to set up new contract inside the United States.However,Americas job market is real naked and it`s asking international customers for clothing,so come to land of opportunity. Yours Truly Allen McClain WorldWide Trade Agent
  • 2012-03-15 17:02:52
Jodi Blevens
Jodi Blevens I too believe that exporting is the wave of the future and there is a huge market share available to American companies. 95% of the consumer market lives outside the US. This large new consumer base is a great opportunity for US companies if they do their homework first. As the article stated managing supply chains, researching markets and trading partners is the way to keep up with the increasing demand for traded goods. Data has shown that there is a correlation with companies who do business globally and their financial wellbeing. Thank you Aditya for the link about exporting. If you are curious about exporting this link is enlightening and the author provides a ton of helpful information. http://mcgladrey.com/Manufacturing-Wholesale-Distribution/Success-within-reach-A-guide-to-exporting/Print
  • 2012-04-22 22:07:52
Catherine Bokor
Catherine Bokor Thank you for the link to Karen Kurek's article - a very good one. We noticed the increase of export-related translations, especially to South America. It is incredible and hopeful that a country like Brazil that used to suffer 200% inflation is now emerging as a new economic power. On the other hand, we see more import-related translations coming from Europe since the old continent is having a tough economic situation. Therefore they are reaching out to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico especially since the latter is improving its economy. Cathy Bokor, Accurapid Translations
  • 2012-05-02 12:53:52