The vast majority of market control, 97%, has been ceded to China, a top economic and military competitor of America.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

The problem extends beyond Brazil, with economic forecasts showing the majority of global growth in auto sales taking place in emerging-market nations as the world's auto fleet doubles to 1.5 billion by 2020.

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During a week when the majority of the East Coast is still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Irene, the market warmly received some good economic news for once.

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