International Business

Minnesota Trade Office
Minnesota's lead organization in developing international trade activities within the state''s overall economic development strategy.

International Trade Administration
Agency of the US Department of Commerce that helps US businesses compete in the global marketplace. Links to country information, trade statistics, and an assistance center for importers and exporters.

Internationalist: International Business
This site links to stock markets, banks, financing, and company research resources from around the globe. Also featured are links to international news, currency convertors, electronic translators, and country-specific resources for 80 countries from Andorra to Yemen.

Statistical Data Locators
From the Nanyang Technological University library in Singapore, this site provides socioeconomic data for countries and regions around the globe. Well-organized, the site points to many very useful and informative sites.

Thomas Global Register
Directory of 500,000 manufacturers and distributors from 22 countries, classified by 10,500 products and services categories. The site also includes links to various industry and professional organizations.

Export-Import Bank
US government agency that helps finance the overseas sales of US goods and services. Provides loans for US exporters, credit insurance, and sponsors other programs.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Duty rates, , links to trade statistics, and other information from the United States Customs Service.

Export Legal Assistance Network
A cooperative program of the Federal Bar Association, the US Department of Commerce, and the Small Business Administration that provides free legal consultation to companies making their first entry into the export market. This site includes program and contact information.

Information about individual countries is available from the Department of State and the Central Intelligence Agency's World Factbook.

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