Meanwhile, Brazilian manufacturers trying to export to China face steep non-tariff barriers on manufactured goods, such as obstructive state purchasing agents.

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Consumers and business purchasing agents can now easily compare prices of products and services proffered by merchants and suppliers and apply pressure for more efficiency and lower costs.

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This is no old-fashioned e-newsletter IT or B2B purchasing agents. iQ is a state-of-the-art zine trying to appeal to just about anyone who consumes news online.

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Many international buyers come to Germany for the perfect castle, but few end up purchasing, agents say.

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