FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES A BRIGHT SPOT IN U.S. ECONOMIC RECOVERY, STUDY SHOWS

National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones Reports Substantial Growth in Merchandise Received and Goods Exported. International Automotive Manufacturing Leads Zone Export Growth. Texas Leads All States in Zone Activity. Congressman Kevin Brady, Chairman of House Trade Subcommittee, Praises Strong Zone Participation by Texas Businesses.Washington, D.C. July 18, 2012 – Impressive growth in merchandise received in, and exports from, foreign-trade zones outpaced comparable growth in the overall U.S. economy as the nation struggled to recover from the depths of recession in 2009-10,