The International Trade Blog

When companies negotiate the sale of goods, they need to decide who is responsible for getting the goods from the seller to the buyer, who pays the transportation costs, and when the risk of loss shift...

Does my product require an export license? That’s a question you should ask before every export.

The quickest way to determine whether your product needs an export l...

Editor’s Note (July 2026): This article has been updated to reflect recent tariff developments in Japan and current trade policy considerations for U.S. exporters.

The United States’ relationship with Japan is an inter...

Congratulations! You’ve made an international sale! But before you jump ahead to delivering the goods, you should be sure you’re not forgetting one crucial step: creating an inter...