Canadian Studies Resources: Foreign Trade

Updated: August 23, 2005

CANADIAN STUDIES RESOURCES
Foreign Trade

This page is a cooperative effort between the Michigan Canadian Studies Roundtable,
the MSU Canadian Studies Centre and the MSU Libraries

Note: All locations and call numbers for books & other materials pertain to the Michigan State University Libraries.

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General Sources | Statistics | U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) |
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

General Sources

Canada Country Commercial Guide -- Prepared by the Commercial Service of the US Embassy in Canada, this site provides information such as trade statistics, trade regulations and standards, investment climate, etc. Geared for US-Canada trade. Most of the site is geared towards promoting the Commercial Service, but there is some useful information here and there. Last examined on 2/09/01.

Canada Web Users Documents -- Produced by the Trade Information Center of the U.S. Department of Commerce, this site provides basic information on doing business in Canada: Business Travel & Etiquette, Customs Information & Import Documentation, General Economic Information, General Marketing Information, Hot News & Events, Key Contacts & Websites, Laws & Procedures for Licensing & Investing, Sectoral & Product Specific Information, and U.S. Government Regulations Restriction. Last examined on 3/2/01.

Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance -- "broad based, grassroots organization comprised of businesses, private and public sector organizations, and individuals involved in U.S./Canadian trade and tourism." Last examined on 4/20/04

Canadian Commercial Corporation -- "A unique export sales agency, wholly owned by the Government of Canada, with a broad legislated mandate to assist in the development of trade between Canada and other nations" Last examined on 2/13/01.

Canadian Dept. of Foreign Affairs and International Trade foreign trade site -- A gateway site focusing on International Trade Development, Trade & Economic Policy, and Doing Business in Canada. Last examined on 2/13/01.

Canadian International Trade Tribunal -- "an administrative tribunal operating within Canada’s trade remedies system. It is an independent quasi-judicial body that carries out its statutory responsibilities in an autonomous and impartial manner and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance." Last examined on 2/13/01.

Canadian Trade Index -- "provides detailed information regarding over 32,000 Canadian companies, including 30,000 Manufacturers, 11,500 Active Exporters, 7,000 Distributors of products in Canada, and 3,700 Service companies for manufactured products." Last examined on 2/13/01.

ExportSource -- The home page of "Team Canada, Inc.," a government effort to expand Canadian exports by displaying a large number of information sources. Provides information on Preparing to Export, Researching Countries & Sectors, Marketing Your Exports, Entering the Market, Financing Exports, Getting the Product to Market, Preventing & Resolving Problems, and Understanding the Global Marketplace. Last examined on 2/13/01.

G8 Information Centre (University of Toronto) -- A sophisticated information source produced by the UT Library and the G8 Research Group, a global network of scholars, professionals in the media, business, government and research communities, and students interested in the ongoing activity of the G7 and G8, and closely related bodies such as the G20. Last examined on 2/13/01.

International Business Opportunities Centre -- The Centre "provides a matching service - connecting foreign buyers with Canadian companies. It works in partnership with Canada's trade officers who are located around the world in Canada's embassies and consulates." This site offers a variety of promotional and informational sources. Last examined on 2/13/01.

Resources About the Economy: International Issues -- Part of Canadian Economy Online, this site lists Trade Negotiations & Agreements, Trade Policies By Sector, Economic & Financial Policies, and Statistics & Analysis. Last examined on 8/23/05.

U.S. Trade Center--A product of the Buffalo, N.Y.-based "Law Office of Joseph C. Grasmick, Business Immigration", this directory is to provide information about the capabilities, scope and size of a select group of professionals who assist international firms in becoming more successful exporting to the U.S. Each of the professionals chosen in the guide possesses a vast knowledge of cross-border issues. Last examined on 2/09/01.

Exports of goods on a balance-of-payments basis, by product -- Categories included are: Agricultural & Fishing Products, Forestry Products, Energy Products, Industrial Goods & Materials, Machinery & Equipment, Automotive Products, Other Consumer Goods, Special Transactions Trade, and Unallocated Adjustments. Last examined on 2/13/01.

Imports of goods on a balance-of-payments basis, by product -- Categories included are: Agricultural & Fishing Products, Energy Products, Forestry Products, Industrial Goods & Materials, Machinery & Equipment, Automotive Products, Other Consumer Goods, Special Transactions Trade, and Unallocated Adjustments. Last examined on 2/13/01.

Trade Data Online -- A service of the Strategis site, this page "provides the ability to generate customized reports on Canada's and U.S. trade with over 200 countries." Its two major search categories are (Last examined on 2/13/01).:

Current & Historical Import/Export Data from the U.S. Census Bureau--Includes these categories: Country by 1-digit SITC (1996 - Present); Current trade data; Historical data; Steel Imports; Top Trading Partners (Deficits, Surpluses, Total Trade); U.S. Trade Balances by Country; Trade Balance (By country on a monthly basis); U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Highlights. Last examined on 2/09/01.

U.S Trade Online--A subscription service offering "specific U.S. export and import information on more than 18,000 commodities world wide." Last examined on 2/09/01.

Trade Data: Customized Requests--The U.S. Trade Administration "can answer any questions you may have...at a minimal cost." Last examined on 2/09/01.

Canadian international merchandise trade. Ottawa : Statistics Canada, 1994- .GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS Canada CS65-001

U.S. exports history: historical summary, ... : international harmonized system commodity classification (HS- based schedule B) by country, by customs district. Washington, DC : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Data User Services Division, 1993-. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS CD-ROM COLLECTION C 3.278/3

U.S. exports of merchandise Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Data User Services Division, 1990-. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS CD-ROM COLLECTION C 3.278/3:

U.S. imports history: historical summary, ... : international harmonized system commodity classification (HS- based schedule B) by country, by customs district. Washington, DC : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Data User Services Division, 1993-. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS CD-ROM COLLECTION C 3.278/2:

U.S. imports of merchandise. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Data User Services Division, 1997. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS CD-ROM COLLECTION C 3.278/2:

World trade atlas. U.S. state export ed. [s.l.] : Global Trade Information Services, GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS CD-ROM COLLECTION HF3000 .W6