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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 18 > Exports are booming, but foundation may be shaky

Exports are booming, but foundation may be shaky

By Louis Uchitelle / The Bulletin
August 18, 2008

Exports are the bright spot this year in an otherwise bleak economy. But the world is not suddenly snapping up made-in-America goods like aircraft, machinery and staplers. The great attraction is decidedly low-luster commodities like corn, wheat, ore and scrap metal.

This helps explain why....

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