Connect & Learn During World Trade Month!
World Trade Month has been recognized each May in the United States since 1938, and we use this month to celebrate the importance of international trade to the U.S. economy. You can take part in this celebration by participating in one or more of the educational events sponsored by government, public and private organizations and by reading our daily blog posts with interesting world trade facts.
Many of the events are held online, and some of them are free. Subscribe to our newsletter to get free updates about World Trade Month.
World Trade Month Facts & Figures
Interesting International Trade Facts
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed by 17.8% in 2023, reaching $773.4 billion, the lowest level since 2017. This marks the first decline in four years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The global value of digitally delivered services rose by 9% last year, far outpacing the growth of physical goods trade and other services exports. Digital trade refers to international trade digitally ordered and/or delivered.
Source: WTO
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World Trade Month Featured Events
Here are just a few of the international trade events happening during World Trade Month. Click on an event below to learn more, or click "See them all!" to see the complete calendar of upcoming events.
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the hottest buzzword, but how can it be used by the trade ...
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join Gowling WLG’s expert legal panel for a webinar designed to guide your business throug...
Monday, May 6, 2024, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
As we celebrate May as World Trade Month, we recognize that more than 300 Alaskan business...
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
In the Art of War, Sun Tzu may not have written, "Know your enemy so you do not get scamme...
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Where are your best export markets? How do you find partners and opportunities?
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join the research analysts from the Rural Export Center in this hands-on workshop for all ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join the research analysts from the Rural Export Center in this hands-on workshop for all ...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join the research analysts from the Rural Export Center in this hands-on workshop for all ...
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 8:30 am - 11:00 am EDT
India is the world's fifth-largest economy by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchas...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Customs authorities from the United States, Canada and Mexico continue implementing origin...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
With trade there are always buzzwords, and "sustainability" is definitely one we are heari...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm EDT
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned entrepreneur, the Global Business Connections Confer...
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Beginning this year U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Animal Plant and Health Ins...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
This Advanced Export Operations seminar is geared for those participants with a working kn...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Export controls and compliance with the various U.S. regulations has long been a complex i...
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Please join this webinar for a panel discussion about Navigating Current International Shi...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Join us for this webinar where we will uncover the dynamic Biotech Ecosystem thriving in O...
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30 am - 11:00 am EDT
Join Trade Impact Foundation for a conversation with Amy Morgan, VP and head of trade comp...
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30 am - 10:30 am EDT
The world continues to become more interconnected and our continuous reliance on informati...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Join La Maison de l'Occitanie team in NYC, Paul Cousin, Director, and Stephanie Liot suppo...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 9:30 am - 10:30 am EDT
Join us to learn about the Small Business Administration's Lender Match and Readiness Is A...
Friday, May 3, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Ninety-six percent of consumers are outside of United States. This free webinar will teach...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Join us as we talk with David Noah, President of Shipping Solutions, a software company th...
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm EDT
Join us for an evening filled with world-class keynote speakers, engaging panel discussion...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Disruptions to supply chains around the globe have led to increased anxiety and costs. Con...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm EDT
This webinar will discuss the various export resources provided by the U.S. Commercial Ser...
Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Join us for this weeklong virtual event. Each day will feature market updates from U.S. em...
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Join us for this weeklong virtual event. Each day will feature market updates from U.S. em...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Join us for this weeklong virtual event. Each day will feature market updates from U.S. em...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Join us for this weeklong virtual event. Each day will feature market updates from U.S. em...
Monday, May 6, 2024, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Join us for this weeklong virtual event. Each day will feature market updates from U.S. em...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Join this webinar to learn about the internationally accepted customs document, the ATA Ca...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a webinar detailing the cybersecurity sectors in four...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT
With more than 250,000 importers and exporters having to navigate the extremely challengin...
Friday, May 3, 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
En este taller compartiremos las herramientas para construir tu estrategia para tener una ...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Join our webinar where we will hear from three individuals who are passionate about encour...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Patrick Kuhn, Section Chief, International Trade Indicator Micro Analysis Branch, Economic...
Monday, May 6, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Join U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Joey Hood and Tunisian Minister of Communication Technolog...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Global Robotics Executive Breakfast sponsored by Germany Trade and Invest and Saxony Trade...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Please join us to learn why, how, and where to sell to the global market. We'll discuss sa...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
The 30th Annual Inland Empire World Trade Conference highlights the significant contributi...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
The webinar will provide insights from Federal Trade Commission staff on the essentials of...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a multi-part webinar series, featuring USG and privat...
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Learn about insights and digital strategies to succeed in your target international market...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
You’re invited to the exceptional event honoring long-standing Poland-Nevada friendship an...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Join us virtually to hear about tech industry, opportunities, and the landscape in the Mid...
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EDT
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host the 16th U.S.-Africa Business Summit on May 6-...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 9:30 am - 8:30 pm EDT
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host the 16th U.S.-Africa Business Summit on May 6-...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 9:30 am - 10:30 pm EDT
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host the 16th U.S.-Africa Business Summit on May 6-...
Monday, May 6, 2024, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EDT
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host the 16th U.S.-Africa Business Summit on May 6-...
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Join us for a celebration of global trade at the Port of Hueneme's 11th Annual World Trade...
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
The annual State of the Ports Luncheon Presentation has been a staple of the World Trade C...
Friday, May 24, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
In today's interconnected world, global business opportunities are endless, but so are the...
Friday, May 17, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Export compliance is too important to leave to chance. Successful export companies create ...
Friday, May 10, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Export controls and compliance with export regulations has long been a complex issue for e...
Friday, May 3, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
U.S. export regulations are broad and complex. The penalties for violating these regulatio...
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Learn what a U.S. exporter needs to know about financing their international business--tip...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Are you ready to build your export success story? Join this webinar to learn from experts ...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Selling internationally can help protect your bottom line from the ebbs and flows of the U...
Monday, May 6, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Are you a small business looking to expand internationally? Did you know that the best way...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:15 am EDT
The Global Franchise Team, in collaboration with the Social Sector Committee of the Intern...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Explore the world of Transnational Education (TNE) and its impact on global learning. Lear...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11:15 am - 6:00 pm EDT
The World Bank identifies Southeast Asia as one of the fastest growing and dynamic regions...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Brazil is the largest healthcare market in Latin America, with Brazil’s Unified Healthcare...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Bangladesh is a South Asian market of 175 million people coming off of nearly two decades ...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 8:30 am - 11:30 am EDT
The New Jersey International Trade Awards is a must-attend event for anyone interested in ...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Concerned about geopolitics and macroeconomics and how these giant topics could affect you...
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and Connecticut District Export Council for this webinar ...
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join the U.S. Department of Commerce for a multi-part webinar series, featuring USG and pr...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and Connecticut District Export Council for this webinar ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join the U.S. Department of Commerce for a multi-part webinar series, featuring USG and pr...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and Connecticut District Export Council for the Navigatin...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
We see and hear the terms: “Buy America,” “Buy American,” “Made in the USA,” “Made in Amer...
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
The Incoterms are a set of 11 individual rules issued by the International Chamber of Comm...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Hear from Value Added Tax (VAT) expert, Britta Eriksson, who will discuss the importance o...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
The U.S. Commercial Service Harlem and Blue Tiger Logistics are offering a unique webinar ...
Monday, May 6, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Please join the U.S. Commercial Service and Mohawk Global and Braumiller Consulting Group ...
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
With the tightening of export regulations and product controls, understanding your respons...
Friday, May 10, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
China’s expanded “Anti-Espionage Law” has been in effect for nearly a year now. The new la...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
This webinar will feature country and industry experts, success stories, and key events in...
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 9:15 am - 6:00 pm EDT
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out in the industry, this confere...
Monday, May 13, 2024, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm EDT
The National Association of District Export Council's (NADEC) Annual Export Conference hel...
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Please join us for a dialogue with Ambassador Birgitta Tazellar, Ambassador of the Kingdom...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
The keynote speaker, Melanie LaPerriere, President/CEO of Cherry Central, will share how t...
Monday, May 6, 2024, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
U.S. cybersecurity solutions providers are invited to join the U.S. Commercial Service’s G...
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Welcome to the World Trade Week NYC Kick-Off Event and Awards Ceremony! This event will ma...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
International trade and investment are essential to Montana’s economy. From wheat to SaaS ...
Monday - Friday, May 6 - 10, 2024 EDT
In celebration of World Trade Month, the U.S. Commercial Service will host a number of exp...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
For more than 98 years, World Trade Week Southern California has dedicated itself to educa...
Monday - Friday, May 6 - 10, 2024 EDT
U.S. cybersecurity solutions providers are invited to join the U.S. Commercial Service’s G...
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