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Specific Commodities
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Caviar Emptor 
 Provides background information about this campaign to "stop international trade of beluga caviar" and "protect and restore all Caspian Sea sturgeon." Includes questions and answers about caviar (the eggs taken from a female sturgeon), a list of sources for American caviar (as an alternative to imports), recipes, a report on the decline of Caspian Sea sturgeon, and related materials. A partnership of National Resources Defense Council, SeaWeb, and University of Miami. http://www.caviaremptor.org Topics: Animals, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, International Trade Last updated Sep 6, 2004 The CITES Programmes: Sturgeons
Overview of the policies and regulations arising from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES) agreement regarding trade of caviar and other sturgeon products. Discusses the decline of sturgeon populations, particularly in the Caspian Sea region. Includes links to export quota data and documents, and beluga sturgeon information. http://www.cites.org/eng/prog/sturgeon.shtml Topics: Animals, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, International Trade Last updated Sep 6, 2004 CITES: Convention on International Trade in Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Gateway to an "international agreement between Governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival." The site provides the treaty and related documents, list of member countries, description of programs, categorized lists of species, export quotas, a photo gallery, lexicons, and more. Some databases require registration (free). Some material available in several languages. Searchable. http://www.cites.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 2, 2006 Export.gov: Footwear, Leather and Fur Products
Statistics on U.S. footwear, leather, and fur imports and exports back to 1996. Covers fur and mink apparel; rubber, non-rubber, plastic, and canvas footwear; upholstery leather; and leather apparel, gloves and mittens, and tanning. Also includes links to U.S. Census Bureau industry reports. From the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/ocg/leather.htm Topics: Industries, International Trade, Statistics Last updated Mar 21, 2006 Export.gov: Toys, Dolls and Games
Statistics on U.S. toy imports and exports back to 1992. Also include SIC (U.S. Standard Industrial Classification) tables and links to industry associations and publications, Census Bureau reports (including monthly retail sales), and other related material. From the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/ocg/toys.htm Topics: Finance, Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, International Trade Last updated Nov 22, 2005 Fair Trade Certified: Resources
Fact sheets about fair trade certification, "a market-based model of international trade" whose principles include fair prices, fair labor conditions, direct trade, democratic and transparent organizations, community development, and environmental sustainability. Includes background and general material, and fast facts on fair trade of products such as coffee, cocoa, bananas, tea, and sugar. From TransFair USA, a fair trade labeling and certification organization. http://www.transfairusa.org/content/resources/ Topics: International Trade Last updated Jun 7, 2007 Germany: Nuts About U.S. Almonds
This report discusses the situation of almond exports from the U.S. to Germany, which has a large almond industry (especially for marzipan production) but no almond trees. Includes trade statistics and details about tariffs. From the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service. http://www.fas.usda.gov/info/agexporter/1999/articles/germany.html Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Business, Industries, International Trade Last updated Dec 14, 2004 |
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