This guide lists useful resources and databases to get you started with international trade law research.
https://utsz.metaersp.cn/electricNav (do a title search by WTO, UNCITRAL, trade law, trade and development; search by trade for a broader search); also, check out our ebook research guide and search within specific ebook collections: https://lrcguides.stl.pku.edu.cn/c.php?g=970621
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https://lrcguides.stl.pku.edu.cn/library/FindBooksatUTL
(do a title search by WTO, UNCITRAL Trade Law or subject search by foreign trade regulation)
“The WTO provides a forum for negotiating agreements aimed at reducing obstacles to international trade and ensuring a level playing field for all, thus contributing to economic growth and development. The WTO also provides a legal and institutional framework for the implementation and monitoring of these agreements, as well as for settling disputes arising from their interpretation and application…” WTO | What is the WTO? - About the WTO – A statement by former Director-General Pascal Lamy
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
“The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) was established by the General Assembly in 1966 (Resolution 2205(XXI) of 17 December 1966). In establishing the Commission, the General Assembly recognized that disparities in national laws governing international trade created obstacles to the flow of trade, and it regarded the Commission as the vehicle by which the United Nations could play a more active role in reducing or removing these obstacles.” https://uncitral.un.org/en/about
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
“We support developing countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy more fairly and effectively. And we help equip them to deal with the potential drawbacks of greater economic integration. To do this, we provide analysis, facilitate consensus-building, and offer technical assistance. This helps them to use trade, investment, finance, and technology as vehicles for inclusive and sustainable development.” https://unctad.org/about
International Regulation of Trade in Services
“International Regulation of Trade in Services provides commentary and primary source materials on the concepts of international trade in services and the broad legal regime that governs it. This five-volume set is a compilation of global, regional, and European Union legislation that affects international trade in services. Primary source material includes the international regional treaties and agreements that deal with trade, communications, banking and finance, electronic commerce, and intellectual property. In-depth analyses address the issue of market access for services.”
International Trade Law and Regulation
“Articles, news, and commentary from International Trade Law and Regulation, a bimonthly law journal covering developments in trade law that directly affect commercial activity, including news from trading blocks such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), the European Union and European Economic Area (EEA) institutions, and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Selected coverage begins with 1995 (vol. 1).”
“International Trade Practice discusses the provisions of international trade laws along with the administrative and judicial mechanics for coping with trade disputes.”
Law and Practice of United States Regulation of International Trade
"This comprehensive work contains analysis of the federal laws affecting import and export trade with the United States. It clarifies and explains the details of trade actions and the enforcement of federal laws affecting international trade and investment.”
“Laws of International Trade is a compilation of guides for corporate counsel, covering the laws affecting companies with international business activity. The first five volumes give clear, practical advice on a wide range of importing topics, such as remedies against unfair imports, and export controls. It also covers international issues such as, boycotts, arbitration, tax, antitrust, and sale of goods, as well as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, NAFTA, EU regulations, and the laws of specific countries. Volume six contains concise executive legal summaries to help clients or management understand the basics of international trade law.”
Trade Regulation Reporter (CCH)
“The CCH Trade Regulation Reporter is published by CCH and provides comprehensive coverage antitrust and trade regulation at federal and state levels, including court and administrative decisions, legislation, advisory guidelines, regulation, policy statements and case settlements.”
“Selected documents from dispute settlement panels formed under the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). A document is a report of a panel or working group, a report of the Appellate Body, an award of an arbitrator, an action by a dispute settlement body, a notification of a mutually agreed solution, a notification of an appeal, a request for consultations, a request for the constitution of a panel, or a submission by a party. Coverage of GATT decisions is from 1948 to 1994; coverage of WTO decisions begins with 1995”
“Contains arbitration settlement awards/decisions from the World Trade Organization and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Secretariat. Selected coverage for WTOGATT-AWARDS begins in 1949."
Westlaw Practical Law has an overview of International Trade Law and also covers Free Trade Agreements, WTO Agreements, and WTO Basics.
Lexis has a page dedicated to resources on international trade law, including cases, statutes/regulations/treaties, administrative, and news sources. Secondary sources include: GATT Panel & WTO Dispute Settlement Reports “This source contains GATT Panel Reports from August 1948 to July 1995, and World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Reports from December 1995 to current.”
International Trade Law Research Guide by Columbia Law School Arthur W. Diamond Law Library
International Trade Law Research Guide by Georgetown Law Library
WTO/GATT Research by New York University Law Library