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Financial Daily Dose 12.03.2019 | Top Story: US Threatens Tariffs on French Goods Over New Digital Services Tax

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Because who wants a nice quiet December, right? Yesterday, the U.S. opened yet another trade war front by proposing retaliatory tariffs of up to 100% on a wide range of French imports after announcing that “it found France’s...more

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Hemp News Highlights

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We've previously published articles about industrial hemp and the excitement and curiosity it continues to garner as a cash crop in North Carolina. That trend continues to develop, and recently there have been several...more

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Industrial Hemp: Go For The Boom, Avoid a Bust!

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While relatively new to North Carolina's farm economy, industrial hemp is gaining traction as a promising cash crop. Interest and acceptance are growing among market participants, both inside and outside of our state. The...more

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Hemp Horizon: Time for Growth?

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The Legal Commercialization of Industrial Hemp in North Carolina - North Carolina is an agricultural power house. The state's farmers contribute over $80 billion to the economy every year and grow all sorts of...more

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Pickups and Crossover SUVs Celebrate Banner Year While Total U.S. Car Sales Dip Slightly in 2017

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The U.S. auto industry closed out December to reach a third straight year of over 17 million cars sold. Overall, however, car sales were 1.8% lower in 2017 than in 2016, ending a 7 year streak of increasing auto sales...more

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International Monetary Fund’s Forecast for Global Economy Cools

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Even as experts are signaling caution in their outlook for the automotive sector, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is lowering its forecast of economic growth for this year. In its April 2016 report, the IMF reduced...more

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Localized Barriers to Trade: What They Are and How They Harm Our Economy

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Localized Barriers to Trade (LBTs) are an increasingly common phenomenon across the globe. Such barriers hurt job creation, impede growth, and limit economic opportunities. What does this mean for manufacturers in the United...more

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