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California’s exports rise, but trade forecast dims

Rising sales of electronics equipment and farm goods pushed California’s May exports 25 percent above the same time last year, new trade figures indicated Tuesday.

But shippers will see growth slow in coming months as industrial nations curb stimulus spending in favor of reducing deficits, said Jock O’Connell, Beacon Economics international trade adviser.

“We’ll continue [...]

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Log export venture at Port of Astoria takes shape

A draft lease for Westerlund Log Exports use of pier three will be presented to the Port of Astoria commission next week. A lease for pier one was previously affirmed. The state needs to sign off on the port’s new strategic business plan, which includes use of pier three for part of the log export [...]

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