International Trade International trade is the purchase and sale of goods or services between residents of different countries. The traders may be individuals, private businesses or government agencies. Canadian exports of merchandise and services amount to over 40% of the nation's total production, the merchandise accounting for about 33.5% while services and investment receipts make up the balance.
Braves' Chipper Jones to retire after 2012 season. Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones made it official on Thursday, announcing he will retire after the 2012 season. Jones, who turns 40 next month, said he hopes to remain with the Braves organization in some capacity after this season. Jones, who was the No. 1 selection in the 1990 draft, has played his entire 18-year career in the Braves organization, the longest such stint for an active player. GALLERY: Chipper Jones.
13 - Chipper Jones received Most Valuable Player votes in 13 of his 19 big league seasons and won the MVP Award in 1999. 14 - Chipper Jones had an extra base hit in 14 consecutive games during the 2006 season, tying the Major League mark record by Paul Waner in 1927. 45 - Chipper Jones hit 45 home runs during the 1999 season setting the National League record for Most Home Runs in a Season by a Switch Hitter. 468 - Chipper Jones finished his career with 468 home runs, the National League ...