Key Concepts: Arguments for Protection, Tools of Policy, Preferential Trade Agreements

Trade Compliance Center—Exporter's Guide

Select one of the listed "Bilateral Agreements" and review how the agreement can assist U.S. exporters.

• Review a list of potential trade restrictions (problems) faced by U.S. exporters. Why do countries restrict the entry of foreign goods?
• Explain how a bilateral trade agreement can help to open up markets for U.S. exporters.
• Explain how multilateral agreements like NAFTA and WTO can help reduce barriers to international trade.