CAREER GUIDE: TRADE POLICY
As barriers to trade and capital movement decline and foreign markets become increasingly interconnected, the impact of trade policies will continue to increase. Work in trade policy can involve analyzing markets; disseminating information on export financing; representing business interests to foreign government officials, national government agencies, and international organizations; researching development projects; and explaining foreign standards, testing, and certification requirements.
Sample Employers
Alibaba Group
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Federation of International Trade Associations
International Chamber of Commerce
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
National Foreign Trade Council
Office of the US Trade Representative
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
US Department of Commerce
Pro Tip: Build experience critical to public and private sector firms by interning with your local trade promotion office.