Global Trade Global markets are affected by conditions created by international trade institutions and the international trade policies they formulate. These global market conditions vary based on the regional trade blocs. International business professionals must track trends in global market conditions that impact the success of operations in one or more foreign markets. 2020’s pandemic punctuated the interconnectedness of global markets. There are many government, private, and public websites and databases that provide rich information on countries. This is your opportunity to use several U.S. government databases. Case 1 Resources Global Trade in the United States (2019) The Globalization of Business (2020) The Global Business Environment (2020) Reducing International Trade Barriers (2020) Trade Controls (2020) Case Assignment Global Trade Using the International Trade Administration Country Commercial Guide, U.S. State Department – Investment Climate Statement, and BEA International Trade and Investment Country Facts, research three countries (not used in another assignment) on different continents and provide an overview of business opportunities for American companies. Country Market Overview 50-100 words Market Challenges 50-100 words Market Opportunities 50-100 words Leading Sectors for US Exports & Investments (select 3) 1 2 3 Trade Barriers 50 words Import Tariffs 50 words . Export Controls 50 words SOURCE: International Trade Administration Country Commercial Guide Investment Climate Statement Highlights 50-100 words TI Corruption Perceptions Index/Rank Investment Incentives 50-100 words SOURCE: . State Department -Investment Climate Statement Top 3 Exports $USD billions 1 2 3 Top 3 Imports $USD billions 1 2 3 SOURCE: BEA International Trade and Investment Country Facts Fill in the table for each country. For each country: Provide a ½-page analysis of the trade conditions and attractiveness of the country for . investment. Include information about industries that should consider trade with the country. Research required. No quotations are permitted in this paper. Each paragraph (except the introduction and conclusion) must contain at least one in-text citation. Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric. This is a professional paper; not a personal one based on feelings. It must be written in the third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate. Assignment Expectations Use the attached APA-formatted template (BUS401 Case 1) to create your submission. The template is set up in APA 7: double-spacing, font, margins, headings, page breaks, APA help links. Your submission will include: Trident University International’s cover page A paper with APA citations (2- to 3-sentence introduction, 4- to 5-page body (includes tables), 2- to 3-sentence conclusion) The reference list page in APA format
