Where Textile Mills Thrived, Remnants Battle for Survival
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Where Textile Mills Thrived, Remnants Battle for Survival

Apparel makers in the Carolinas say trade policy must change because of a boom in tariff-free shipments to U.S. consumers from foreign manufacturers.
China’s Economy Grew Last Year, but Strains Lurk Behind the Numbers
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China’s Economy Grew Last Year, but Strains Lurk Behind the Numbers

Gross domestic product expanded 5.2 percent, as China worked to export more to make up for weak demand, high debt and a steep property contraction at home.