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While trade with the U.S. picked up in April, Canadian exports to other countries fell 4.8%, in large part with the fall in movements of unwrought gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Many countries fell under the domination of caudillos, or strongmen whose power stemmed from financial control of the land’s resources.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

He said foreign investment to the least developed countries fell about 30% in 2022 compared to 2021, and he urged developed countries to be more generous in helping the world’s poorest countries.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

According to data from China’s Ministry of Commerce, the annual value of completed contracts in Belt and Road Initiative countries fell to $85 billion last year, from a peak of $98 billion in 2019.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2023

Needless to say, under these conditions of aid in short order the economies of various countries fell under the domination of the two great collossi.

From Black Man's Burden by Reynolds, Mack