Washington – “The non-EU export trend for the beginning of the year is worrisome. The appreciation of the dollar and the reduced cost of raw materials do not seem to give the right boost h to our exports in the area – analyzed Gaetano Fausto Esposito, General Secretary of Assocamerestero, commenting on the ISTAT data related to non-EU foreign trade – In particular, the decline in sales in a market like the US is troubling: last year we experienced constant growth rates in double figures, but in just two months, sales fell by half a billion euros. However, the increase in foreign orders in January (+0.8% compared to December) leaves hope for a turnaround in the coming months”. (9Colonne)