Tariffs and Subsidies Blame for Trade Deficit
The 1971 U.S. merchandise trade deficit, the first since 1888, is blamed on tariffs subsidies and currency imbalances. France Italy and England devalued their currencies creating easier terms for devaluers and harder for competitors. Productivity and investment lag behind rivals, while U.S. wage costs rise and plants age. Solutions lie in modernization and balanced costs within a fair global context.
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Pisa Keeps Leaning as Italy Plans Tower Stabilization
Italy faces international bids to fund and guide repairs to the leaning Tower of Pisa. A 25 expert commission studied stability while the tower sits 44 meters off center. The government earmarked 5.5 million dollars for stabilization work.
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