Export-Import battle continues in US

The Export-Import bank of the US (Ex-Im) is an official credit agency designed to aid the export of American goods. Through providing a variety of loans, guarantees and insurance for foreign companies wanting American manufactured items, the Ex-Im was designed to support the growth of American manufacturing and engineering jobs.

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Investment in Chinese factories wavering

Investment in overseas factories has its positives and negatives, however Chinese manufacturing may be slowly losing its advantage as China’s economy slumps. With a strong yuan and major factory closures, the appeal of Chinese low-cost manufacturing is wavering, giving Australian manufacturers a much needed advantage. According to an article in

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Australian manufacturing – how smart business initiatives lead to smart growth

Australian manufacturers often struggle to compete against large global companies. High industry costs and difficultly accessing larger international marketplaces from a relatively isolated location makes keeping prices low challenging for local manufacturers. While the current economic climate is creating an advantage for Australian manufacturers, companies have to continually refine how

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