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The Government of Canada has announced its intention to merge BDC and EDC. Today, BDC remains BDC, and we remain fully committed to Canadian entrepreneurs. Learn more

Definition

International trade

International trade is the buying and selling of goods or services between countries, often made easier by free trade agreements and global trade rules.

International trade is the exchange of goods or services between countries. Free trade agreements facilitate international trade by reducing trade barriers that exist between two or more countries, usually by reducing tariffs (customs charges on goods crossing borders).

The World Trade Organization (WTO) works to make international trade easier by creating global rules and standards that are then adopted by its member countries.

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