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- List of Foreign GovernmentsAn alphabetical list of official government websites provided by Northwestern University Libraries.
- International Government OrganizationsAn alphabetical listing of international government organizations provided by Purdue University Libraries.
- globalEDGE Insights by Country
Many country profiles include links to key government agencies.
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US Federal Government
- International Trade Administration
The ITA is a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This site provides a wealth of resources related to exporting and international trade, including data, regulatory information, and country reports. - Office of the United States Trade RepresentativeUSTR is the Cabinet department responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries.
- USDA Foreign Agricultural ServiceUSDA agency responsible for trade policy, market development, and data and analysis affecting US agricultural exports and imports.
- US International Trade CommissionFederal agency responsible for analyzing international trade issues including intellectual property rights, tariffs, and trade and competitiveness. USITC also maintains the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- Office of Foreign Assets ControlAn office of the US Department of the Treasury. Administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals.
- International Trade - U.S. Census Bureau
From the U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States. - Bureau of Industry and Security
The BIS is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, providing resources for export controls and regulatory compliance.
International Governmental Organizations
- World Trade Organization
The WTO is an international organization run by member governments, including the United States, that operates the global rules of trade. The WTO website is an excellent source of statistics, reports, and information about international trade. - United Nations Trade and DevelopmentUNCTAD is an intergovernmental body that promotes trade and development, particularly in developing countries.
- World Customs OrganizationWCO is an independent intergovernmental body representing Customs administrations from 186 countries and territories.
- World Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.
- OECDOECD is an intergovernmental organization focused on economic cooperation and international policy.
Non-Governmental Associations
- World Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.
- International Trade CentreA joint agency of the UN and World Trade Organization focusing on global trade and competitiveness of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
- International Chamber of CommerceThe ICC is the largest business organization of the world, representing millions of companies from over 170 countries.
