Surf these sites: Export-Import Bank of the United States -- The official export credit agency of the U.S. Government whose mission is to support U.S. jobs through exports. Global Trade Analysis Project -- GTAP provides data, models, and software for multiregion, applied general equilibrium analysis of global economic issues. It also organizes training and conferences. This web site provides access to many of these resources. Global Trade Watch -- News, analysis and resources from site critical of globalization, and free-trade policies it contends are anti-democratic because they take away rights of nations, regions and citizens. Section of Public Citizen website, a public-interest group founded by Ralph Nader. International Trade Data Network -- This site provides timely, detailed information needed to be competitive in the global marketplace. International Trade Statistics: Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau -- A huge compendium of trade statistics compiled by the US Census Bureau Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -- The OECD brings together countries sharing the principles of the market economy, pluralist democracy and respect for human rights. U.S. Department of State, Country Reports on Economic Practice and Trade Reports -- Chronological Index for Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices prepared by Department of State. United States International Trade Commission -- The USITC is an "independent", quasi-judicial federal agency that provides trade policy advice to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain, allegedly unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. USITC analysts and economists investigate and publish reports on U.S. industries and the global trends that affect them. The agency also updates and publishes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. United States Trade Representative -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and leading or directing negotiations with other countries on such matters. The U.S. Trade Representative is a Cabinet member who acts as the principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson for the President on trade and related investment matters. Through an interagency structure, the USTR coordinates trade policy, resolves agency disagreements, and frames issues for Presidential decision. What about the Trade Deficit? -- What is causing the trade deficit? What, if anything, should be done about the gap between imports and exports? World Trade Center -- World Trade Center Association providing services to promote international commerce - free trade leads - export and trading assistance. Contact the World Trade Center if you want to learn more about international trade.
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