International Business Law Web Links Chapter 1 back to top The Language of Trade http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/trade/homepage.htm The Language of Trade is published online by the U.S. State Department and contains a glossary of international trade terms, a list of the most common acronyms used in international trade, and a chronology of major international trade events since 1916. U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Economic Analysis www.bea.gov The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis provides statistics and a comprehensive analysis of U.S. economic activity. U.S. Department of State www.state.gov The U.S. Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency. U.S. International Trade Administration www.trade.gov The home page for the International Trade Administration contains links to many relevant sites, including countries, industries, export assistance, and trade statistics. U.S. Trade Representative www.ustr.gov The U.S. Trade Representative is America's Chief Trade Negotiator, responsible for developing and implementing the trade policy of the United States. It is a cabinet-level post that advises the president on trade issues, directs negotiations with foreign countries, and acts as the President's spokesperson on trade. USA.gov www.firstgov.gov Easy access to all U.S. government websites. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development www.unctad.org The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD, is the UN agency charged with assisting the integration of developing countries into the world economy. For the World Investment Report and other research, link to "Digital Library." World Bank Group www.worldbank.org The World Bank provides financial and technical assistance to developing nations in an effort to reduce global poverty and improve living standards World Trade Organization (WTO) www.wto.org The World Trade Organization, Geneva, sets the "rules of the game" for world trade in goods and services.