International trade is exchange of capits goods, and services across international borders or territories. In most cpunfries, it represents a significant share of gross domestic product (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. Industrialization, advanced transportation, globalization, multinational corporations, and outsourcing are all having a major impact on the international trade system. Increasing international trade is crucial to the continuance of globalization. Without international trade, nations would be limited to the goods and services produced within their own borders. This book contains the fundamental and basic information on the subject.