Last year’s foreign investment was actually higher than for the years 2008, 2009, and 2010 combined.

The fit between Tennessee exports and the strength of the dollar is stronger than a decade ago.

Since the mid-1990s, the number of exporters in Tennessee has increased by 70 percent. Are there any patterns to their location?

Foreign investment has been a major factor in Tennessee's economic development. It's not too much to say that it has transformed this state's economy. This issue of Global Commerce presents a survey of county-level foreign direct investment in Tennessee.

While we have devoted great attention to the expanding flow of trade and investment into this state, perhaps it's time to take a look at the flow of people as well.

The recent decision to protect American-made tires from Chinese competition signals a new toughness on the part of the Obama Administration. Can we expect other Chinese imports to be similarly targeted for protection? If so, how will the Chinese react? Indications are that China will play...