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.
Braves retire Chipper Jones' No. 10. ATLANTA -- Chipper Jones still can't believe how much he's adored in Atlanta. A near capacity crowd at Turner Field showered him with cheers and praise on Friday night as the Braves retired his No. 10 jersey. The Atlanta Braves retired Chipper Jones' No. 10 jersey Friday night. It still doesn't seem real, Jones said.