International Trade provides a a thorough understanding of the issues involved in developing and managing overseas trade. Originally designed for those studying for professional qualifications and practitioners involved in export and international trade, combining "textbook" information and accessible guidelines for best practice, this important handbook has now been fully updated with the very latest material on EU and US law and on major target markets such as China. Opening with a description of the structure of the global economy and the dynamics governing world trade, this guide covers a full range of subjects, including Cross-border trade remains a lynchpin of the world economy and, for many companies, provides the majority of their customers. International Trade will be essential reading and a continuous reference source for anyone who needs to be on top of the latest developments in international operations export best practice.