Despite the looming renegotiation of the landmark NAFTA treaty, Mexico is growing less pessimistic about us president Donald Trump. But that doesn’t mean the country can relax.
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Market Report: Turkey
Plagued by cronyism, poor management and a collapse in tourism, Turkey’s economy is going through a phase of radical readjustment. Trailer manufacturing is one of the few sectors with reason for optimism.
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Market Update: Bolivia
Funded by the World Bank, infrastructure development in Bolivia is at a historic high. The result could not only benefit the commercial road transport industry, but also reduce poverty.
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Market Report: 100 days of Trump
The hamstringing impact of the Trump administration on the global business landscape has been the subject of much debate, but how does the trailer manufacturing community feel about the new POTUS after his first 100 days in office? Story by Don Ake
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Market Update: Germany
With the central European trailer market expected to level off in 2017 and a Federal Election looming in September, it’s promising to be a turbulent year ahead for the German economy.
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Market Report: Bulgaria
While busy dealing with the unexpectedly harsh fall-out of the country’s Presidential Election in November, Bulgaria also has to tip toe around the seething conflict between Russia and the West. Can it have its cake and eat it, too?
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Colombia’s trailer market
After half a century of civil unrest, Colombia is finally on track to finding peace. Local and foreign investors alike are at the ready to ramp up business in the region – with the underdeveloped trucking industry one potential beneficiary.
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The Philippines’ transport market
With new President Rodrigo Duterte taking a hard-line approach to reforming the country, is the Philippines’ transport equipment industry ready to follow suit?
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USA: Change on the horizon
After a turbulent half decade, the US trailer market is now on track to readjust itself in line with the general economy. New regulation could soon cause the next disruption, though.
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Russia’s trailer market: Out of mind
A key talking point of the 2014 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show, the bruised Russian economy has failed to turn itself around in time for the next edition of the iconic event. Will it still continue to own the conversation, though?
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