But as the nature of world commerce changes, some leaders here hope that the great distances will recede as an impediment to growth.
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China believes it is now ready to be admitted to the organization that oversees world commerce, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
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Bush said, promising to continue to keep the nation involved in international affairs and world commerce and not to permit a retreat within its borders.
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The WTO came into existence on Jan . 1, 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs & Trade, which had governed world commerce since 1947.
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Because oil is so critical to world commerce, a dramatic leap in prices-- whether or not supply is curtailed-- could shove vulnerable economies into recession.
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Sundblad's transformation of the gallery space, and having it act as an entertainment venue for one-time performances, also tested general expectations of art world commerce.
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The post-war order saw the rise of international financial institutions, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, that helped bring stability to world commerce.
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The WTO came into existence on Jan . 1, 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs & AMP; Trade, which had governed world commerce since 1947.
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California is on the cusp of a renaissance that will make it a leader of world commerce in the 21st century, according to two respected think tanks.
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The report states that in 1961 Malnik and a partner started the Bank of World Commerce, a shell bank that secretly funneled millions of dollars into Bahamian banks.
