Western trade and investment are on the rise.

In the mid-19th century, Korea closed its borders to Western trade.

He urged that Western trade and technology be linked to liberalization within the Soviet Union.

The agreement forced China to open ports to Western trade.

Portugal discovered Thailand and establish Western trade with the nation.

All Western trade was reduced to the merest trickle.

The plan also calls for credit and investment insurance, food grants and more access to Western European trade.

The hostages were an obstacle to urgently needed Western trade.

Delaying development of a market economy and Western trade could help preserve a buffer against Germany.

These treaties opened 11 more ports to Western trade.