Research Guides: Global Trade Practices: Other Trade Resources

Trade

This section contains data and guidance on international trade issues from government agencies, universities, consultants, and other organizations.

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Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Collects, analyzes, and distributes transportation statistics.
Export.Gov
Outlines the steps involved in beginning to export, discussing topics such as trade agreements, tariffs, opportunities by industry and by country, and trade leads. Includes discussion of tariffs and import fees.
FITA Global Trade Portal
"The FITA Global Trade Portal, is the source for international import export trade leads, events, and links to 8,000 international trade (export import) related Websites."
Foreign Trade
This U.S. Census Bureau site provides links to information on various aspects of international trade, including statistics.
Global Trade Network
Helps U.S. companies locate international markets and buyers.
Management Dynamics, Inc.
Provides global trade management advice and services.
Market Potential Index for Emerging Markets
Index developed by Michigan State University International Business Center.
Sailing Schedules
Provides estimated times for shipments of various types between ports.
Index of Economic Freedom
Evaluates 177 countries on numerous measures of economic freedom, such as trade and investment. Produced by Wall Street Journal and Heritage Foundation.
United States Bureau of Industry and Security
Mission is to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives.
United States Council for International Business
Promotes open world trading system.
United States International Trade Administration
This U.S. government site provides extensive information on exporting, countries, and market research intended to promote international trade.
U.S. International Trade Administration Office of Industry Analysis
Promotes U.S. exports and assists U.S. companies.
World Trade Organization
Contains statistics and official documents from this organization.