Economics and Trade

Several U.S. Government agencies work on economic issues.You can use the links in the box to the right to visit their sites and learn what role they play, and to access government publications that can help explain the many facets that affect U.S. Economic and Trade policy.
Under "In the News," you will find information on the latest U.S. Programs to promote strong economies and solid trade relations. Under "Issues in Depth," you will find some specific issues that the U.S. is continuously involved in and that relate to economics and trade and both the national and international levels.
For more resources about these issues, see "Related Sites."

IN THE NEWS

From the State Department, Trade & Economics

ISSUES IN DEPTH

Overview of International Trade http://usinfo.state.gov/infousa/economy/econ_trade.html

US-African Trade Figures

http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c0013.html

West African Trade Hub http://www.watradehub.com/