May/June 2009 Issue

The United States and China have a long history of cooperation and friendship. Today, this is more important than ever. The Obama administration appears to understand this-and may be given a free hand from Congress (p1-2).

The pro-trade agenda should be strengthened. This, however, is a very difficult task due to the global recession, an anti-trade climate in Washington, D.C., and a poor public understanding of the benefits of international business (p3-4).

In the past, thousands of small manufacturers supplied China's local communities. This is quickly changing. Although tremendous resources are being devoted to establishing national distribution networks, foreign companies may be forced to build their own (p5-6).

Manzella Trade Communications, Inc.