The Italian cities of Genoa and Venice became powerful because they were at the center of the spice trade.

VOA: special.2010.06.01

But world trade is expected to fall at the fastest rate in eighty years.

VOA: special.2009.03.13

And here is at least part of the reason why: Since late July the government has been paying for people to trade in older vehicles for newer ones with greater fuel economy.

VOA: special.2009.08.07

However,trade tensions could be raised at the G-20 meeting of the world's largest economies in the U.S.city of Pittsburgh next week.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

"In the fair-trade system the farmergets a higher advance price and at the end of the year they also get bonus payments."

VOA: standard.2010.03.10

In order to participate in the plan, car buyers like Georgie need to trade in a car that is at least 10-years old.

VOA: standard.2009.05.18

Mumbai-based film trade analyst and critic Komal Nahata says Bollywood film producers have long been enthusiastic about trying their hand at crossover cinema.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

But increasing trade with African countries may be more complex than it at first appears.

VOA: standard.2009.08.08

At a rally in Jakarta, the National Workers Union voices opposition to the free trade agreement between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

VOA: standard.2010.05.13

He said the EU had outlined ways to increase trade between the two sides and suggested they might hold free trade talks at some point in the future.

VOA: standard.2009.06.17

"Certainly not at the moment when we still have disputed trade agreements.

VOA: standard.2010.02.18

Bio-trade analyst at the U.N.Conference on Trade and Development Lucas Assuncao says local communities will be more inclined to preserve their flora and fauna, if they can see economic benefits from using their natural resources in a sustainable manner.

VOA: standard.2010.01.31

The addition of Franken will provide the Democrats with 60 votes in the U.S.Senate, giving President Barack Obama and party leaders a better chance of passing controversial legislation such as health care reform and a cap-and-trade bill aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming.

VOA: standard.2009.06.30

"This is a time where business community looks for specific concrete moves by the government so that we are able to build confidence and bring confidence back to the system and at the same time we'll be able to help promote more trade and investment,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.11