Library: International Business: International Trade Law and Websites

Westlaw (Thomson Reuters)
Combines breadth of news and business information with depth of law-related information to provide a complete view of any issue. Includes full-text of legislation, regulations, court decisions, and law reviews and journals. Also features company profiles, transcripts of news broadcasts, and current and archival news articles.

Global Law (Legal Information Institute, Cornell University Law School)
Covers national and international law by geographic region (excluding U.S. materials found elsewhere on the site) and by topics including international trade and environmental law and documents from the International Monetary Fund, International Labor Organization and other sources.
International Trade Law
Information from the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.

European Union
International Monetary Fund
See especially the staff country reports in full text for discussion and analysis of factors affecting various countries' economies. For "free" access to all publications, browse the Topics section IMF eLibrary.
International Trade Administration (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)
Besides information on the ITA's programs and activities, this site provides news, statistics, and industry and country analysis of trade issues.
OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development)
United Nations
World Bank
World Trade Organization

Business Ready (B-READY) (from the World Bank)
"The World Bank’s new flagship report benchmarking the business environment and investment climate in most economies worldwide." Launching in spring 2024.
Country Commercial Guides (ITA)
The CCGs are reports on market conditions, regulations, and business customs to support U.S. exporters.
Export Solutions (International Trade Administration)
"Export Solutions helps U.S. exporters create successful international sales strategies. Learn about all aspects of exporting and world markets through these solutions, or take advantage of our local assistance or virtual services."
U.S. Foreign Trade Statistics (U.S. Census Bureau)
Source for news, press releases, and general trade data, such as trade balances, historical data, and country information. Also covers specific products and services from this government agency.