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Emerging Market Economies

In recognition of challenges business face within the truck equipment industry, many companies have fared well by taking advantage of free trade agreements. The most prominent global markets are Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico and China (BRIMC). Their political and economic infrastructures are stable and expanding to keep pace with their expected Gross Domestic Product growth rate.