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Industry-Specific Trade Data, Industry Trends, and Trade Data for Manufacturing and Services industries from the International Trade Administration of the US Dept. of Commerce.
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From the Encyclopedia of American Industries, 4th edition. Comprehensive information includes a brief overview of the industry, details of its background and development, descriptions of current industry leaders, and more.