IB 210 - Fundamentals of Global Business

Reports on international industries (including U.S.) with industry SWOT analysis, market trends, forecasts, & competitive data. Accessed via ProQuest.

Useful internet sites for international business topics are selected and organized at this site. Besides country information, it includes sites for statistical information, international news, trade information, international finance, cultural issues, and other international business research topics. The site also offers a glossary of international business terms. One of the easiest places to get export/import info for a particular country.

This site by the U.S. government has market research, trade leads, and information on how to export.
To access some parts of the site, such as Market Research, you must register for an account, which is free for students.

The Global Trade Portal offers a variety of trade tools, such as information on customs and tariffs, intellectual property rights, trade barriers, and more. The Global Trade Portal also includes free market reports, trade leads, and resources for global business travel.

"FOREIGN TRADE is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics."

Many statistical products with details on trade and tariffs. The section on Trade in Merchandise and Services has a useful interactive tool for International Trade and Market Access Data.

Many useful free publications at this site, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, Global Services Location Index (GSLI), and articles on specific industries.

Many free publications at site, including Annual CEO Global Survey.