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Trade

  • Circumstances converge to make our neighbors to the south good export markets

    Janine Bisaillon-cary December 12, 2011

    Eleven Maine businesses recently returned from a highly successful state of Maine trade mission to Chile and Brazil.

    Janine Bisaillon-cary December 12, 2011

  • New grants available for exporters

    November 14, 2011

    Many more Maine companies may now be eligible for a new pot of federal money designed to help small exporters develop overseas markets.

    November 14, 2011

  • Manufacturing is a way to fuel job growth and prosperity

    Janine Bisaillon-cary August 22, 2011

    Everyone seems to be talking about U.S. manufacturing these days — a topic we in the international trade field hold near to our hearts. When economic figures were released recently showing that the U.S.

    Janine Bisaillon-cary August 22, 2011

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Did you spend more or less on holiday shopping this year?
Poll Description

Total spending on holiday shopping was predicted to surpass $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. 

The trade association predicted retail sales in November and December would grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024, which translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023, totaling $976.1 billion.

But holiday shopping can be tricky, with some products seeing price increases, and the overall cost being driven up by gift wrapping, packaging and shipping.

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