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Foreign trade zone expansion a good sign for R.I.’s economy

FOREIGN BENEFIT: Rhode Island’s application to expand its foreign trade zone in the state, which includes the Port of Davisville where North Atlantic Distribution imports automobiles, is likely to improve the reach of Ocean State businesses overseas. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
FOREIGN BENEFIT: Rhode Island’s application to expand its foreign trade zone in the state, which includes the Port of Davisville where North Atlantic Distribution imports automobiles, is likely to improve the reach of Ocean State businesses overseas. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

In many ways, Rhode Island’s petite geography is a dual-edged sword. On the one hand, it doesn’t take long to get to Newport or Providence or Bristol or even a PawSox game in Pawtucket (hopefully something that won’t come to an end in the near future). But if you are a business that sells a

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