Trade Agreements, Foreign Trade Zones and Competitiveness

In this assignment, you will analyze and describe trade agreements and foreign trade zones. Indicate which ones would be more beneficial for your company and for your industry. The next step is a detailed analysis of competitors in your chosen global market and industry. Use specific examples.

V. Trade Agreements and Foreign Trade Zones

A. Describe your country’s specific trade agreements and applicable foreign trade zones.  B. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the trade agreements on the specific international market. What is their impact on the industry in which your company operates? 

C. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the foreign trade zones on the specific international market. What is their impact on the industry in which your company operates? 

VI. Competitiveness

A. Evaluate the overall competitiveness of your specific market based on the World Competitiveness Yearbook. For example, how attractive is this market to foreign direct investment? Support your response with evidence. 

B. Evaluate the overall competitiveness of your industry in the specific market based on the World Competitiveness Yearbook. For example, the produce industry in Chile has restrictive accessibility and therefore a low competitiveness. Support your response with evidence.  

Guidelines: It must be submitted as a 2–3 page (not including title and reference pages) Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Include charts in an appendix. Included should be at least three scholarly references. All references should be cited in APA format.