One bright spot for the future is the export of technology.

For example, there are controls on exports of chemicals and military technology.

The President was required under a 1998 law to certify that all such technology exports are in the national interest.

Controls on the export of technology and materials remain crucial.

With technology exports continuing to fall, some economists said that number was optimistic.

South Africa has become a world leader in this technological niche, with a successful record of technology export.

He has backed off from insisting that Pakistan was never involved in nuclear technology exports.

Australia's mining services, equipment, and technology exports are over $2 billion annually.

It would also prohibit export of materials and technology to foreigners that need them to make weapons.

All export of technology classed as 'critical' required a license.