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The article discusses economic growth rates throughout the world as of August 14, 2013, highlighting declines in the growth of emerging markets and increased growth among developed countries. Topics addressed include increased economic growth in the United States, and declines in growth amongst BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) countries.

The article reports that various trade tarrifs will probably disappear under a new plan approved at the World Trade Organization's conference in Hong Kong. According to the author, the plan is the biggest trade concession by the advanced industrial economies to the poorest countries in many years. The move is intended to help developing countries in Asia compete with China's ever-growing export machine. The author suggests that many businesses will continue to struggle despite the ending of tariffs.

Reports on the textile industry in El Salvador. The impact of changing global rules on the industry and employment in the garment trade; The issues of textile quotas and clothing manufactured in China and other developing countries; Places in Central America where factories are closing; The number of jobs lost; Discussion of the proposed Central American Free Trade Agreement.