Rep. McNamara maintains the 1663 Royal Charter empowers the governor to create free trade zones, but R.I. Commerce officials say all customs rules and tariff rates are governed by federal law.

Vietnam hopes the zone will attract global investors and become a gateway for trade across the Asia-Pacific region.

LAGOS – As the Federal Government plans imposition of tax on the Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the country, players in the zone in the Nigerian aviation industry fear that this action may affect ...

China will upgrade its free trade zones and explore investment agreements with other countries, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday, adding that opening up was a "must" to combat rising ...

Rep. Joseph McNamara, D-Warwick, proposed making Quonset a free trade zone and referenced the burning of the Gaspee.