International Trading Partners

International trading partners articles in this section cover the following topics:

  • Advocacy Center – The Advocacy Center is a unit within the International Trade Administration. It coordinates U.S. Government resources to level the playing field for American businesses that compete for overseas public contracts.
  • Agents & Distributors – Most companies rely on agents or distributors to represent them overseas. So, you need to understand the differences in how the two operate in each country before having any serious discussions with them.
  • Agent and Distributor Agreements – Most companies rely on agents or distributors to represent them overseas. So, you need to understand the differences between the two, and the types of written agreements appropriate for each.
  • Due Diligence Reports – Before starting business with an overseas partner it is only prudent to check them out.