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US Department of Commerce - Trade Stats
  As the name implies, this site is a clearinghouse for statistics on US trade. You can find total exports by state, regional exports by 2-digit SIC code, state and regional exports of the world, and the value of state exports ranked by country of destination. The much-anticipated metropolitan data will soon be posted to this site as well.

Executive Office of the President - US Trade Representative
  This site is a guide to the Office of the US Trade Representative, and has links to specific trade programs, reports, and key contact information.

International Trade Data System (ITDS)
  This site was established to provide information on the progress of ITDS - (a project of Vice President Gore's National Performance Review) - a system designed to facilitate advancements in international trade. Currently, you can access information on the North American Trade Automation Prototype (related to NAFTA), a helpful glossary of trade terms, and information on ITDS itself. Soon, this site will enable operational processing of on-line federal trade regulations.

Export Hotline and TradeBank
  "The best source of global trade information for growing companies looking to develop new business and new markets - around the world." The Export Hotline provides information on expanding into new markets. TradeBank connects you with potential partners in the international trade business.

NAFTAnet
  NAFTAnet is an electronic commerce port-of-trade geared to small businesses wishing to expand into international trade markets. Although there are a tremendous number of links at this site, one particularly exciting one links you to information on reducing trade costs and turnaround time using Electronic Commerce / Electronic Data Interchange.

ExportNET
  "The exciting new business tool that provides you with a world of information, products and services to help you profit in the global economy." Some of ExportNET's services available via the web include access to "Export Today" magazine, trade show and conference announcements, and a "matchmaking" link connecting you with distributors, foreign supply sources, funding, and international marketing help.

MSU-Ciber International Business Resources
  Look for hundreds of trade resource links at this site, ranging from trade news and periodicals to international trade leads to international trade shows and conferences.

International Business Information Network
  This site brings the world of business information to your desktop, with links to a "global trade outlook", international business strategies, market research reports, procurement opportunities and trade guides.

California Trade and Commerce Agency -- Division of Trade and Investment
  This site connects you to entrepreneurial alliances allowing you to explore, expand and seize international market opportunities. Its links include the Export Finance Bank, the Offices of Foreign Investment, California-Mexico Affairs, and Export Development.

TradePort
  Features on this site include editorials explaining how to export, integrated access to the Commerce Department's national trade databank, free help from personnel at export assistance organizations, and access to an extensive California company database.

BayTrade
  BayTrade is an export promotion and international trade program, building on the Bay Area's strength as a world class business center. This site provides a network for export opportunities and is an online compendium for market research and economic development.

LATrade
  This is the homepage of LATrade, a cooperative trade-oriented partnership of the five-county area of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. This site provides a description of LATrade's services, including export counseling, marketing support, export plan development, and loan counseling/packaging, as well as directions on how to access your nearest trade office.

California-Russia Trade Association (CARTA)
  This site is a guide to CARTA, a California-based trade association focused on CA-Russia trade opportunities. At this site you can access information on the association and its membership as well as the latest news on doing business with Russia.