Prepare a report with an analysis of your findings. For exercise 1 provide an analysis of the implications that for the United States may have the fact that those specific countries are the top importers and exporters of merchandise. For exercise 2 explain in detail the rationale of your choice. Start the report with an introduction and end the report with a conclusion. This is a 300 level course and you are expected to demonstrate good use of the English language. Spelling and grammar errors are unacceptable. The report must have a cover page, citations and references as appropriate. Follow the APA guidelines.

Excersize one:
The WTO's international Trade Statistics is an annual report that provides comprehensive, comparable, and updated statistics on trade in merchandise and commercial services. The report allows an assessment of world trade flows by country, region, and main product or service categories. Using the most recent statistics available, identify the top 10 countries that lead in the export and import of merchandise trade, respectively. Which countries appear in the top 10 in both exports and imports? Can you explain why these countries appear at the top of both lists?

http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm
http://globaledge.msu.edu/reference-desk/
"International Trade Statistics" "Research: Statistical Data Sources"

Excersize two:
Food in an integral part of understanding different countries, cultures, and lifestyles.
You run a chain of high-end premium restaurants in the United States, and you are looking for unique Australian wines you can import. However, you must first identify which Australian suppliers can provide you with premium wines. After searching through the Australian supplier directory, identify three or four companies that can be potential suppliers. Then develop a list of criteria you would need to ask these companies to select which one to work for.

http://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian-Suppliers-Directory5115