Reported by the Commerce Department, as a measurement of the difference between a country's imports and exports.

the exchange (buying and selling) of goods and services between different countries.

the exchange of goods and services between people or firms in different nations.

The buying and selling of products, such as foods, manufactured goods, or natural resources, among different countries of the world.

The business of buying and selling commodities outside of national boarders.

The exchange of goods and services between one country and another.

The business of buying and selling commodities beyond national borders.

International trade is the exchange of goods and services across international boundaries or territories. In most countries, it represents a significant share of GDP. While international trade has been present throughout much of history (see Silk Road, Amber Road), its economic, social, and political importance has been on the rise in recent centuries.