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Workers assembled fireworks at a factory in Liuyang, China, where fireworks are king, and where manufacturers report a crisis in shipping the dangerous cargo. |
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Shipping problems cut into China's fireworks exports
Companies provide bulk of U.S. supply
By William Foreman
ASSOCIATED PRESS
LIUYANG, China – Chen Tiezhong will likely spend the Fourth of July worrying about the future of his sprawling fireworks factory. China, where fireworks were invented, is running short of ports from which to ship the dangerous cargoes abroad.
Analysts see business of candy as 'recession-proof'
Consumers willing to pay for sweets
By Martha Irvine
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO – Like a lot of people, Nate Towne is cutting back on spending. He's carpooling to work and only shops at grocery stores that take coupons or offer discount “rewards” cards.
