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Port blocked by Baltimore bridge collapse is key hub for US shipping
Port blocked by Baltimore bridge collapse is key hub for US shipping
Economy
by  AFP

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, named after the poet who penned the lyrics to the US national anthem, used to carry around 34,000 vehicles a day across one of the busiest harbors in the United States. The extended closure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge "will inevitably disrupt commercial activities and supply chains," the Maryland Chamber of Commerce said in a statement.

Vietnam appeals to US for 'market economy' status
Vietnam appeals to US for 'market economy' status
Economy
by  AFP

Vietnam called Tuesday on the United States to recognize it as a market economy, saying stronger trade ties would benefit Washington in key areas as it seeks to diversify from China. Vietnam and China are among a dozen countries designated non-market economies by the United States, allowing tougher actions on exports.