Explore how economies connect globally through international trade. We discuss trade agreements (like USMCA) and the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Learn about various trade barriers, including tariffs (customs duties) and non-tariff barriers. We cover cross-border investment like Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), business strategies like outsourcing, and contentious practices like dumping. Understand free trade zones, the balance of payments, currency manipulation, exchange controls, and the impact of multinational corporations.