International Trade by Jane Ataman https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh Goods are produced in one country and sold in another, international trade occurs. en-us 2018-03-26 16:39:54 UTC 2025-12-23 04:53:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Condos.png International Trade atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/246179541 By Jane Ataman]]> 2018-03-26 16:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/246179541 About the Topic atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/246179917 International trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries. This type of trade gives rise to a world economy, in which prices, or supply and demand, affect and are affected by global events. ]]> 2018-03-26 16:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/246179917 Canada's Major Trade Partners atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/246582032 This video looks at factors Canada considers when choosing suitable trading partners. It also takes a look at the current major trading partners for Canada whether it be exporting or importing.

This video is useful at looking at Canada's trade with countries with large markets and stable economics. Canada's wants to trade with advance countries with technology that can be traded back to Canada. They may also consider trading with smaller countries as a gateway to larger more advance countries.]]> 2018-03-27 16:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/246582032 Why International Trade? atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/246586771 This video discusses what international trade is, and the difference between international trade and free trade.

This video identifies what international trade is, the trade between countries rather then trade within the same country. The export is determined by how the money is converted for a trade. A trade surplus is what countries look fro to make money (by exporting more then importing). Free trade allows for mutual benefits as there is no limits or disagreements on importing or exporting certain products.]]> 2018-03-27 16:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/246586771 Exporters and Importers atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/247273553 A view of all major trades in the world. We can see that Canada to United States is the largest trade. It also shows that Canada exports much more to the United States then imports.]]> 2018-03-29 14:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/247273553 Trade Relationships atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/247275678 This video looks at the trade relationship between Canada and the United States. 

It is integral we trade as both countries help each other and almost rely on each other for imports and exports. Canada generally exports more raw resources, while the United States exports manufactured goods. As the largest traders compared to any other country it allows for many products to be available yearly (for example fruits).]]> 2018-03-29 14:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/247275678 What is CETA? atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248445213 CETA us a fairly new trade agreement between the EU and Canada. It will cut 98% of tariffs between countries to boost trade. This will shape the rules of trade for the future.]]> 2018-04-04 11:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248445213 Rules of Trade atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248528905 About the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)]]> 2018-04-04 15:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248528905 Foreign Trade Zones atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248532141 The foreign trade zone one of four components of the Global Commerce Support Program. The purpose of this zone is to attract foreign direct investment. It supports Canada profit and non-profit organizations when they support the FTZ-type marketing program.

 A country that is officially designated for eligibility for tariff and tax exemptions with respect to the purchase or importation of raw materials, components or finished goods. Materials and goods can generally be stored, processed or assembled in the FTZ for re-export or for entry into the domestic market.

Canada has a major new initiative that will eliminate tariffs on all manufacturing inputs by 2015. The first country in the G-20 to offer a tariff-free zone for industrial manufacturers. This is applied to everywhere in Canada making Canada one large FTZ for firms importing manufacturing inputs.]]> 2018-04-04 15:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248532141 Exports and Imports atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248533220 This webpage is looking at the statistics of exporting and importing by Canada. These stats compare pervious statistics and show how the current imports and exports are doing.

I learned that the forestry exporting is going down which is good because it shows that there is more concern for the Earth’s wellbeing not just Canada’s growth as a country. Exports increase from 6 of the 7 exported types of goods , forestry is the only export to decline of the 7 types. Imports also has an increase from 6 of the 7 imported types of goods
Machinery make up 27% of the total imported goods (mainly from the US). Canada’s major export is energy is Crude petroleum.
]]> 2018-04-04 15:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248533220 Agreements Types atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248535856 Canada is part of many trade policies. With that there are many trade agreements made: Foreign promotion and protection agreement (FIPA). Free trade agreement (FTA) that reduces trade barriers, such as tariffs. Mutual recognition agreement (MRA) that is used for regulating good trade between countries. 

Lastly, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is the international forum for exporting and importing. It is effective for having one rule set that everyone apart fo the agreement must abide by when trading using this agreement. There are other agreements Canada uses to make international trade easier such as transport agreements.]]> 2018-04-04 15:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/248535856 My Thoughts atamanjane https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/252139616 Questions given on project sheet]]> 2018-04-16 13:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/atamanjane/srtlk5j1zvh/wish/252139616