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International trade

The buying and selling of goods, services and capital across international borders or territories.

Contributors in International trade

International trade

Gross weight

Economy; International trade

The full weight of a shipment, including goods and packaging. Compare Tare weight.

Free-trade zone

Economy; International trade

A port designated by the government of a country for duty-free entry of any nonprohibited goods. Merchandise may be stored, displayed, used for manufacturing, etc., within the zone and reexported ...

Force majeure

Economy; International trade

The title of a standard clause in marine contracts exempting the parties for nonfulfillment of their obligations as a result of conditions beyond their control, such as earthquakes, floods, or war.

Foul bill of lading

Economy; International trade

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were damaged when received. Compare Clean bill of lading.

Foreign sales agent

Economy; International trade

An individual or firm that serves as the foreign representative of a domestic supplier and seeks sales abroad for the supplier.

Foreign exchange

Economy; International trade

The currency or credit instruments of a foreign country. Also, transactions involving purchase or sale of currencies.

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