Resource Links

Alibaba: An online marketplace for international and domestic trade in China.

Federation of International Trade Associations: The FITA is an international trade resource with trade leads, news, events, and international trade links.

Global Edge: Comprehensive site of global, regional, and country-specific trade leads and resources.

Global Importers Directory: A worldwide database of importers and exporters.

Global Trade & Technology Network: GTN is a program of USAID that promotes economic growth in developing countries through trade, investment and technology transfer.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council: Provides marketing opportunities, business matching services, marketing intelligence and SME development programs.

International Business Terms: A glossary of international business terms.

Library of International Trade Resources: Provider of import/export information, statistics and general trade data.

Oanda: Comprehensive provider of foreign exchange and currency trading information.

TradeRoots: A trade education program by the US Chamber of Commerce dedicated to building grassroots support for trade in the U.S. Congress and to stopping anti-trade protectionism.

U.S. Council for International Business: The USCIB helps give U.S. businesses a voice on international business and market access issues.

World Trade Centers Association: The WTCA fosters businesses opportunities throughout the globe.

Export Links

U.S. Government Export Portal: Export.gov is a wealth of online resources for trade and international business. In addition to information and research, Export.gov provides export assistance and contacts to local trade specialists.

Export Administration Regulations: A comprehensive database of Export Administration Regulations.

Office of Foreign Assets Control: The Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the US Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, and those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Market Access and Compliance: MAC fights to keep foreign markets open and to ensure that American businesses and workers achieve equal treatment in exporting.

Export/Import Bank: The Ex-Im Bank's mission is to assist in financing the export of US goods and services to international markets. Ex-Im Bank provides working capital guarantees (pre-export financing); export credit insurance; and loan guarantees and direct loans (buyer financing).

FDA Export Certification: Export certification for those businesses exporting pharmaceutical products to foreign countries.

NAFTA Export Information: US Customs & Border Protection advisory site for NAFTA. Includes Certificates of Origin, Customs Procedures, Intellectual Property Rights information, and other NAFTA standards.

Small Business Guide to Exporting: A resource for small businesses including export financing, lender information, exporting guide, and local assistance.

Export America Magazine: Publication of the International Trade Administration.

U.S. Customs Service: US Customs home with information on border security, importing, exporting, and travel destinations.

Import Links

Import Administration: The IA ensures a level playing field for American businesses and industries, and protects the competitive strength of the United States.

Free and Secure Trade Program (FAST): The FAST program allows for expedited commercial shipments between the US and Canada/Mexico.

Trade Links

International Trade Commission: Home site provides links to trade related areas and other government resources.

US Trade Representative: Provides information on current and planned trade agreements between the United States and other countries or regions of the world.

US-International Trade Statistics: Statistics on the trade deficit, exporting, specific states, and other trade related data.

US Trade & Development Agency: The US TDA promotes economic development in developing and middle-income countries. Its mission gives emphasis to economic sectors that may benefit from U.S. exports of goods and services.

Intellectual Property Issues/Complaints: Initiative devoted to the protection of intellectual property in global trade.

Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC): OPIC helps U.S. businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing the risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S. foreign policy.