This Week in World News - May 29, 2020
THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES


 








 
















Portugal expects a 'substantial change' in its finances after posting its first surplus in 45 years



Global Trade Volumes Fall the Most in More Than a Decade














 
U.S. copper concentrate heads to China again after tariff relief
Note from World Trade Center
Commerce & COVID What's Next?



This afternoon, the WTC launched the next iteration of our monthly speaker series, Re-Engage in Trade, with Commerce & COVID What's Next? 

A distinguished panel of speakers included Mr. Rodney Crim, CEO & President of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership; Ms. Ann Pardalos, Managing Director of the International Trade & Investment Office, Missouri Department of Economic Development; Mr. Larry Cresswell, Export Finance Manager at the Small Business Administration, Department of International Trade, St. Louis, MO, U.S. Export Assistance Center and WTC board members, Mr. Fred Bartelsmeyer, Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner; Mr. Jeff Hurst, Director, International Strategic Partnerships at The Boeing Company and Mr. Will James, Principal, International Tax Services at BKD. 

A recording of the event will be available next week. 

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