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Alcatraz, the ex-federal prison that once housed the worst criminals in the country, played host to

South Korea's ambassador called for Japan to open its markets wider and predicted an eventual improv

U.S. consumption of semiconductors should grow 19 percent a year in both 1987 and 1988, a sharp impr

South Korea's trade surpluses with the United States and the European Community grew in the first qu

Export, Import Deals Fall Sharply in JapanExport and import contracts concluded by the 13 ma

The Labor Department ordered 54,000 growers to provide nearby drinking water, field toilets and hand

Foreign trade zones in Puerto Rico are contributing to the island's economy while spurring regional

Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic announced plans for laying a $130 million submarine electric

South Korea's trade surpluses with the United States and the European Community grew in the first qu

The government is preparing to close two state-owned corporations in the metal industry - the Taiwan

The world semiconductor market should grow nearly 18 percent this year to reach $31 billion, the Wor

South Korea's ambassador called for Japan to open its markets wider and predicted an eventual improv

Export, Import Deals Down Sharply in JapanExport and import contracts concluded by the 13 ma

Suppliers of the following items seek U.S. importers/distributors. Interested parties are asked to c

Brazil's political problems may prevent it from achieving surpluses in international trade needed to

* Agricultural Products: The Harmonized System classifies fruit puree and fruit pastes along with ja

Twelve Cabinet-level officers warned that it would be impossible for them to recommend that Presiden

The Reagan administration probably delighted U.S. customs brokers with its announcement this week th

A truce has been called in New Orleans over a U.S. Customs Service program to examine cargo at a cen

James D. Miller Tuesday was named president of Tonka Toys International, a new division of Tonka Cor

Sears, McDonald's Ink Marketing AgreementSears, Roebuck & Co. and McDonald's, the nation's N

A British company is marketing a heavy-duty rigid-hull inflatable boat said to be sturdier than earl

Franchise Expositions Set for Eight US CitiesThe International Franchise Association will ho

U.S. purchases of goods re-exported via Hong Kong jumped 52 percent last year to HK$22 billion (US$2

U.S. economists and industry representatives doubt that Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone of Japan an

Executives of U.S. corporations in Japan are anxiously awaiting news of what Prime Minister Yasuhiro

After many months of cliff-hanging, Unisys Corp. of Detroit signed a US$50 million contract with Hon

Marine Transport Lines Inc. had a net loss of approximately $360,000 or 12 cents a share in the thre

A top West German official asked for understanding for his government's only moderately expansionist

United States Lines Inc. has received permission in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to file a voluntary bankru

GENERAL NEWS A roundup of the latest reports on the economy. Page 2ATwo government reports

GENERAL NEWS A roundup of the latest reports on the economy. Page 2ATwo government reports

The Soviet Union has cut first quarter oil exports, but the move appears to be in traditional reacti

Japan's leader might offer U.S. constructors larger contracts for the Kansai airport project near Os

The cost of paying workers in wages and benefits is remaining about in line with the recent moderate

Chevron Corp. reported first quarter consolidated earnings of $198 million, 58 cents a share, down 4

Prudential Lines Inc. received an extension on its deadline for filing a reorganization plan. The co

Farrell Lines Inc. was awarded a $34.8 million contract from the Navy's Military Sealift Command for

White House Rejects Compromise on BudgetThe White House continues to reject any compromise f

The Senate Finance Committee today will consider amendments that would make its version of the trade