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North Dakota leads the nation in the production of several crops including: barley, canola, spring wheat, and honey. A low population state, farmers there rely heavily on exports.

Trump says we’re losing badly with trade. But North Dakota suggests otherwise.

July 20, 2017Economics

North Dakota is a big place with a small population: 750,000. So, farmers send a lot of their harvest overseas, and elected officials know full well: Exports are the state’s lifeblood.

A child plays at the Prado Boulevard in downtown Havana.

When will Starbucks pop up all over Cuba? Don’t count on it

January 21, 2015Business

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