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Chew on these numbers: In 1998, exports from U.S. businesses hit$931 billion, according to U.S. Census Bureau stats. Imports fromabroad totaled more than $1 trillion--and in almost every deal, aU.S. importer had a hand in the transaction.

How can you claim your place in the export-import action? Readon for a road map that reveals the route to riches in foreigntrade.

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