OAS Foreign Trade Information System
Provides resources for trade among countries in North and South America.
Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
This site contains documents from the process initiated in the 1994 Summit of the Americas to integrate the economies of the Western Hemisphere into a single free trade arrangement.
Canada
Department of Foreign Affairs Canada
Conducts all diplomatic and consular relations on behalf of Canada as well as all official communication between the Government of Canada and the government of any other country and international organization.
Canadian Financial Network
Provides Canadian financial and corporate information, investment data and interest rates.
Invest in Canada
Investment Partnerships Canada (IPC) has a wealth of information, sources and comparison data on investing and doing business in Canada.
Chile
Chilnet Electronic Yellow Pages
Chile Business Directory.
Columbia
Colombian Government Trade Bureau
A source for commercial legislation, rulings, investment help, trade show listings, and import-export information.
Jamaica
Jamaica Exporters Association/SBED Market Information Service
Contains information on potential customers/contracts, sources of supply of materials, industry prices, statistics and trend revealing articles.
Mexico
Arizona-Mexico Commission
The Comision Sonora-Arizona, was established 37 years ago as joint forums for social and cultural exchange and economic development.
United States of America
FAS Online – US Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service
FAS has the primary responsibility for USDA”s international activities?market development, trade agreements and negotiations, and the collection and analysis of statistics and market information. It also administers USDA?s export credit guarantee and food aid programs, and helps increase income and food availability in developing nations by mobilizing expertise for agriculturally led economic growth.
U.S. Agency for International Development
Sponsors foreign assistance aid to advance U.S. economic and political interests. Has considerable regional, industry or sector information on business assistance and programs in energy, environmental, agribusiness and telecommunications sectors, as well as sources for financing export ventures.
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Gathers and disseminates statistical data, grants patents, and promotes minority entrepreneurship. A number of offices within the department maintain websites with considerable useful information content. They include Bureau of Export Administration (BXA), the Census Bureau, (a division of the Bureau of Economics and Statistics) the International Trade Administration, and the Patent and Trademark Office.
U.S Department of Commerce, Export Portal
U.S. Department of Commerce web site that provides Country Commercial Guides and other helpful information for free. Select “Make Export Sales Happen”, and “Where Should I export”. Upon clicking for research, you will find current Country Commercial Guides, Industry sector information and other helpful items.
U.S. Dept. of State
Includes discussions on hot topics in U.S. diplomacy, recent press briefings, and contact information. The site also provides very important information on any political export restrictions.
CIA World Factbook
This site provides country-specific information including geography, population, ethnic breakdown, government agencies, national economic statistics, transportation, and communications.
Fedworld
Provides access to over 1,000 government resources including U.S, export regulations, the Foreign Agricultural Services and the Export Administration Electronic Marketplace.
Foreign Trade Division (U.S. Census Bureau):
Provides information on trade balances, historical data, country data, trade highlights, foreign trade statistics.
Small Business Administration
Provides data development, dissemination, research and analysis on international and domestic trade. SBA”s program offices in every state offer financing, training and advocacy for small firms.
The Electronic Embassy (Foreign Embassies in Washington D.C.)
Provides information on each of the embassies in Washington D.C., with links to Web-based resources where available.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service
Provides international agricultural data, export summaries (including reports on agricultural exports from the United States), and extensive trade data on more than 100 countries.
U.S Department of Commerce, Export Portal
U.S. Department of Commerce web site that provides Country Commercial Guides and other helpful information for FREE. Select “Make Export Sales Happen”, and “Where Should I export”. Upon clicking for research, you will find current Country Commercial Guides, Industry sector information and other helpful items.
U.S Department of Commerce International Trade Administration
Trade.gov provides you access to ITA’s valuable information and services regarding U.S. international trade policy. For those businessess wanting to expand their export markets, visit the U.S. Government Export Portal, export.gov.
United States International Trade Commission
Contains interesting news to international trade including reports, publications, data of tariffs and other services.
United States Trade Representative
Provides quantity and value of commodities by country and customs district. Experts also meet with governments, business groups, legislators and public interest groups to gather input on trade issues and explain the president?s trade policy positions.
ExportZone USA
It was created specifically to guide business people in the right direction, when it comes to U.S.A. exports. Whether you want to export your product from the U.S.A. to the world, or are overseas and looking for U.S.A. exported product, ExportZone U.S.A. will point you in the right directions.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Established in 1964, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) aims at the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. It functions as a forum for intergovernmental deliberations, supported by discussions with experts and exchanges of experience, aimed at consensus building.
Bureau of Export Administration
The U.S. BXA develops export control policies, enforces antiboycott provisions, issues export licenses, and prosecutes violators. It provides fact sheets to help determine who needs export licenses, as well as explaining how to obtain commodity classifications, order BXA forms, avoid doing business with unauthorized parties, and respond to antiboycott requests.
Export-Import Bank Home Page
Helps finance the overseas sales of U.S. goods and services. Provides credit insurance that protects U.S. exporters against the risks of non-payment by foreign buyers.
Infrastructure Division
The Infrastructure Division assists American companies seeking business in connection with large-scale infrastructure projects around the world. The International Trade Administration is dedicated to opening markets for U.S. products and providing assistance and information to exporters.
www.worldtradepress.com
Importers Manual USA. World Trade Press is a publishing, educational, and information products company specializing in topics of international trade, logistics, and country data.
www.cbizmedia.com
UBM Global Trade, a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, is the leading information provider to the global trade and transportation market with comprehensive proprietary data, news and analytical content.
bookstore.gpo.gov
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. Provides an official online bookstore for U.S. Government publications for purchase from the U.S. Government Printing Office.
www.stat-usa.gov
STAT-USA/Internet is an extensive collection of U.S. economic and finance data, international trade statistics, and market research reports.
Venezuela
Trade Venezuela
Provides contact information for Venezuelan manufacturers and technical specifications about their products, investment opportunities, joint ventures.
