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.
Most of the events are held online, and many 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 value of global trade during 2022 rose 12% to almost $32 trillion, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The world’s top merchandise exporters (by value) are China, the United States and Germany, according to the World Trade Organization.
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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.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 8:00 am EDT
Watch this space for upcoming World Trade Month events in May 2024!
Tues., May 30, 2023, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EDT
Join us for this half-hour webinars about international logistics—Export Documentation: Wh...
Mon., May 22, 2023, 11:00 am - 11:30 am EDT
Join us for this half-hour webinars about international logistics—Freight Forwarders: What...
Tues., May 23, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Learn more about exporting by attending an informative session hosted by the Greater San M...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
For most organizations, implementing policies and programs to advance diversity, equity, a...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 9:15 am - 6:00 pm EDT
Join the Midwest International Trade Association (MITA) at our annual World Trade Conferen...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
This trade forum features the U.S. Commercial Service, SBA, EXIM Bank, and the Mid-Atlanti...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Each year the Oregon Consular Corps, the Port of Portland, Nike, the City of Portland and ...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Want to enhance your business and keep growing? Two federal agencies are ready to help. Jo...
Thurs., May 25, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) prioritizes assistance for those small busine...
Thurs., May 18, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) prioritizes assistance for those small busine...
Thurs., May 11, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Are you a small business looking to expand? Did you know that the best way to boost your b...
Thurs., May 11, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
Join the Small Business Administration and the Commerce Department’s International Trade A...
Tues., May 9, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
This webinar will discuss two potential tax incentive programs for businesses that export....
Mon., May 8, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
This webinar provides a basic understanding of Incoterms. Learn what Incoterms are and how...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 12:45 pm - 5:15 pm EDT
The Global Launchpad is designed to provide STEM firms with the foundational knowledge req...
Thurs., May 25, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Understand the status of the Italian ports market, key target sectors, upcoming tenders an...
Tues., May 9, 2023, 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT
This webinar event is for U.S. environmental technology, waste management, and medical was...
Wed., May 24, 2023, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm EDT
The seminar will be held in New York City and provide participating American companies an ...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Attend this informative webinar to learn why as a U.S. franchisor you should be exploring ...
Fri., May 12, 2023, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
Did you know there are numerous resources available to help you navigate the global market...
Tues., May 9, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
The STEP grant program has helped thousands of small businesses obtain grants and find cus...
Wed., May 10, 2023, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
A brand new airport, the recent NFL Draft, and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is setting...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 11:15 am - 5:30 pm EDT
The African continent will experience the world’s fastest economic growth for the next qua...
Mon., May 8, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Please join the Export-Import Bank of the United States and our partners, the U.S. Commerc...
Wed., May 10, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Please join the Export-Import Bank of the United States to learn about different types of ...
Thurs., May 11, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Please join the Export-Import Bank of the United States and our partners—the UGA SBDC Inte...
Fri., May 12, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Hear from two U.S. small businesses who successfully export their products worldwide. They...
Wed., May 24, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International ...
Wed., May 31, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Both business travel and in-person participation in trade shows and other events are trend...
Tues., May 9, 2023, 11:45 am - 3:00 pm EDT
Building Bridges to Global Markets is a first-of-its-kind event series organized by the U....
Fri., May 12, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
The Foreign-Produced Direct Product Rule (FDPR) was first implemented in 1959 to control t...
Mon., May 1, 2023, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT
Join representatives of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to learn how yo...
Wed., May 10, 2023, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
FTA & LACBFFA present: 97th World Trade Week, Trade Fair and Workshop
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
With the European Union’s internet penetration now at 91% and e-Shoppers at 75% and 70% of...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm EDT
The San Bernardino International Airport, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Comme...
Mon., May 22, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
The European Union's economic growth is likely to be stronger than expected in 2023. Even ...
Fri., May 19, 2023, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Join us to learn about sanctions updates and how they can impact businesses. Discover how ...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
World Trade Week NYC is part of an annual nationwide celebration of international trade ob...
Wed., May 17, 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Peter Mehravari, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Globa...
Wed., May 17, 2023, 8:30 am - 10:30 am EDT
DORA is part of the larger digital finance package, which aims to develop a European appro...
Wed., May 17, 2023, 8:30 am - 11:30 am EDT
The New Jersey District Export Council (NJDEC) is proud to recognize excellence among New ...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
The Fashion Institute of Technology Department of International Trade and Marketing, in Pa...
Wed., May 10, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
As one of the world’s most vibrant business hubs, New York City has a lot of economic oppo...
Wed., May 10, 2023, 8:00 am - 10:30 am EDT
ESG as a topic is back in the headlines, the EU, UK and the United States are introducing ...
Tues., May 9, 2023, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
The roundtables will discuss innovation technology commercialization in the United States ...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 8:30 am - 10:30 am EDT
The EU’s Digital Markets Act [DMA] will apply to EU and US companies starting on 2 May 202...
Mon., May 22, 2023, 5:30 am - 12:45 pm EDT
The China-California Business Forum was founded to promote and highlight California's trad...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm EDT
This informational webinar will position your U.S. firm to better understand decarbonizati...
Tues., May 16, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
This CLE webinar will examine how counsel negotiating current supply chain agreements shou...
Fri., May 5, 2023, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Seminario presencial dirigido a empresas establecidas, libre de costo. Exportación Online:...
Thurs., May 25, 2023, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
For small- and medium-sized U.S. exporters, there is a long list of requirements and consi...
Wed., May 10, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
ACCESS Africa Now, a monthly series of virtual events, will feature U.S. Commercial Servic...
Fri., May 19, 2023, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm EDT
Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit, reduce dependence on the domestic m...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Join this webinar if you work in international student recruitment or want to export your ...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
The Florida International Medical Expo (FIME) will be back at the Miami Beach Convention C...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
This webinar will focus on how FTZs work and how U.S. companies can use them to manage the...
Wed., May 24, 2023, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
This workshop is designed to create a collaborative and interactive environment where you ...
Thurs., May 11, 2023, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EDT
In conjunction with World Trade Month, the World Trade Center New Orleans will host the in...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is coming to Harmonized System (HS) Classifica...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm EDT
This in-person seminar is oriented to small businesses interested in learning about the re...
Tues., May 16, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
It’s important to acknowledge that trade is on our minds not only during May but every sin...
Mon., May 1, 2023, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT
The pandemic marked the end of a period of relative stability in both the political and ec...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
What is VAT? What if I'm just selling online? What if I'm drop shipping? What if I'm just ...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for an informative webinar on global intellectual propert...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm EDT
The energy and infrastructure sectors are among the top export sectors for the United Stat...
Wed., May 17, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm EDT
Women-owned small businesses can benefit from the ease of doing business and cost-savings ...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Has your company been impacted by the tax law changes, specifically IRS Code Section 174 r...
Wed., May 24, 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Incoterms® 2020 are a set of rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC...
Wed., May 17, 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Foreign Trade Zones are secured, designated locations around the US where merchandise is c...
Tues., May 9, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Are you a small business looking to expand? Did you know that the best way to boost your b...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Learn strategies to manage your company’s work with trade intermediaries or Export Managem...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Join us during Export Week for an introduction to international trade webinar and learn ho...
Wed., May 17, 2023, 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm EDT
Featuring world-class keynote and plenary speakers, stimulating panel discussions, and top...
Thurs., May 11, 2023, 6:00 pm EDT - 10:00 pm EDT
Join World Trade Center San Diego and 300+ international business professionals from acros...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Learn about free resources for small businesses that can help you with your exporting plan...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Please join the U.S. International Trade Administration's Deputy Assistant Secretary for T...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Join us during Export Week as we dive into factors affecting the price of your goods abroa...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
El programa “Export Bootcamp” tiene el objectivo ayudar a nuevas empresas exportadoras y e...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
This webinar is a hands-on approach on what it takes to succeed in exporting your company’...
Mon., May 1, 2023, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
This seminar will be a one-hour, facilitator-led overview of the U.S. government’s Interna...
Tues., May 9, 2023, 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT
Join us for an engaging and informative live panel discussion focused on Industry 4.0 impl...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 8:00 am - 9:00 am EDT
Come join U. S. Commercial Service’s team as we discuss market opportunities with our U.S....
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
The medical device market in China is currently $46.2 billion and is expected to grow 5% a...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
The U.S. federal government recently released the official forecast of international visit...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative aiming to reach...
Mon., May 1, 2023, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
When looking to enter new international markets, insufficient due diligence, partner ident...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
Please join the U.S. Commercial Service and Mohawk Global Logistics for an export document...
Mon., May 22, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
The vast majority of exports from the United States require exporters to file their EEI th...
Fri., May 5, 2023, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT
Reception & Luncheon
Tues., May 2, 2023, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
For more than 95 years, World Trade Week Southern California has been the most extensive p...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT EDT
Experts will give a World Economic Update at the 37th annual Michigan World Trade Week Bus...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT EDT
Please join us for a dialogue with Consul General Jungham Kim as he discusses U.S.-Korea r...
Fri., May 5, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Are you an existing exporter that needs short-term export working capital financing or lon...
Thurs., May 4, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Are you a small business looking to expand? Did you know that the best way to boost your b...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
This webinar will help you to prepare your company for exporting in addition to coaching y...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
An introduction to export credit insurance; what is it, what benefit it provides to small ...
Mon., May 1, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Kick off the Trade Finance Series with opening remarks by Gabe Esparza, SBA’s Associate Ad...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
The pandemic disrupted much of business operations and plans throughout the world. Many fi...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 9:45 am - 4:00 pm EDT
International trade and investment are essential to Montana’s economy—from wheat to SaaS p...
Tues., May 9, 2023, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm EDT
The 2023 NADEC Annual Export Conference will bring together distinguished speakers includi...
Thurs., May 25, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
The Department of Justice, SEC, FBI, and other federal agencies have devoted unprecedented...
Wed., May 24, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
Trade Shows can create a variety of traps for the unwary, from unauthorized transport of d...
Thurs., May 18, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
Over the past few years, the most significant development in U.S. export control and econo...
Tues., May 16, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
Developing and implementing an Export Management and Compliance Program can be a challenge...
Thurs., May 11, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
Deemed exports (the release or transfer of technical data or technology to a foreign natio...
Mon., May 1, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
This briefing will discuss the basics of exporting in accordance with the Export Administr...
Tues., May 9, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
This is an advanced topic in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which assumes th...
Wed., May 3, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury adminis...
Tues., May 2, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
The U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) administers the I...
Wed., May 17, 2023, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Join us at Trade Day 2023 to celebrate successes and discuss opportunities for more busine...
Fri., May 19, 2023, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
World Trade Day is an international trade and investment conference with over 700 particip...
Wed., May 10, 2023, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
The largest change and, arguably, most significant event in the modern history of our busi...
Mon., May 8, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
It doesn’t matter how big your company is, you are required to abide by the rules of expor...
Wed., May 31, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT
Once you've made an international sale, it's important that you accurately complete a set ...
Fri., May 12, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Export controls and compliance with export regulations has long been a complex issue for e...
Wed., May 17, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Understanding export controls and staying compliant with regulations has long been a compl...
Mon., May 15, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
If your company is involved in importing or exporting, you need to know how to properly cl...
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