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6.3.2 - External Trade (Foreign Trade)

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Overview of External Trade

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Today, we are diving into external trade. Does anyone know what it means?

Student 1
Student 1

Is it about buying and selling goods with other countries?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! External trade involves the exchange of goods and services between countries. It's crucial for economic growth. Can anyone think of why it's important?

Student 2
Student 2

It helps countries get goods they can't produce themselves!

Teacher
Teacher

Precisely! And it also allows countries to specialize in what they produce best. Remember the acronym 'EIE' for External Trade which includes Import, Export, and Entrepot Trade.

Types of External Trade

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Teacher

Let's get deeper into types of external trade. First up, what is import trade?

Student 3
Student 3

Buying goods from another country!

Teacher
Teacher

Right! Import trade brings items into a country. Now, can someone tell me about export trade?

Student 4
Student 4

Selling our products to other countries!

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! And finally, what can you tell me about entrepot trade?

Student 1
Student 1

It's importing goods and then exporting them again, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Great job! Remember, entrepot trade is like a layover for goods, changing their destination. It can be beneficial for trade balance.

Currency and Documentation

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Teacher

Now, let's discuss currency. What currency do we use in external trade?

Student 2
Student 2

Foreign currency, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! And this often involves documentation. Can anyone list a document used in external trade?

Student 3
Student 3

A bill of lading?

Teacher
Teacher

Yes! And also customs papers, which ensure compliance with international laws. Remember: 'FIVE' - Foreign currency, Invoice, Bill of Lading, documentation, and Export/Import regulations.

Restrictions and Regulations

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Teacher

Finally, let's talk about restrictions in external trade. Why are they necessary?

Student 4
Student 4

To prevent illegal activities or protect local businesses?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! International trade laws help maintain fair practices. What are some common regulations?

Student 1
Student 1

Tariffs or quotas?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Understanding these rules is key to navigating external trade successfully. Remember 'TQ' for Tariffs and Quotas.

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External trade refers to the trade of goods and services between countries, including imports, exports, and entrepot trade.

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This section discusses external trade, which occurs internationally. It defines types of external trade, including import trade, export trade, and entrepot trade, and highlights how foreign currency and international laws are involved in cross-border transactions.

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Definition of External Trade

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● External Trade (Foreign Trade)
● Takes place between two or more countries.
● Goods and services are exchanged using foreign currency.

Detailed Explanation

External trade, also known as foreign trade, refers to the exchange of goods and services between countries. Unlike internal trade, which occurs within a single country's borders, external trade involves at least two different nations. In this context, the transactions are typically conducted in foreign currencies, meaning that the currency used for trade is not the domestic currency of the countries involved.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine a farmer in Brazil growing coffee beans. He sells his coffee to a shop in France. This process, where the product is sold across national borders, illustrates external trade. The farmer receives payment in euros, which is the foreign currency for that transaction.

Types of External Trade

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Types:
● Import Trade: Buying goods from another country
● Export Trade: Selling goods to another country
● Entrepot Trade: Importing goods and re-exporting them to another country.

Detailed Explanation

External trade can be categorized into three main types:
1. Import Trade is when a country buys goods from another country. For example, if India imports electronics from Japan, it is engaging in import trade.
2. Export Trade is the opposite; it involves selling goods to another country. For instance, when Australia sells wool to China, it is participating in export trade.
3. Entrepot Trade involves a country importing goods and then re-exporting them to another destination. This often happens in countries that serve as trading hubs, like Singapore, where goods from various countries are stored and then sent elsewhere.

Examples & Analogies

Think of a person who goes to a local farmer's market to buy fruits from multiple stalls. If they buy apples from one farmer (import trade), then sell those apples at a different location (export trade), and finally, they bring in fruits from another region to sell at the market (entrepot trade), that person represents the various aspects of external trade.

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • External Trade: The exchange of goods/services across borders.

  • Import Trade: Bringing goods from foreign countries.

  • Export Trade: Selling goods to other countries.

  • Entrepot Trade: Importing goods for re-exporting.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • Example of import trade: A country importing electronics from another country.

  • Example of export trade: A country exporting fruit to another nation.

  • Example of entrepot trade: A country importing textiles only to send them to a different country.

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • When goods go across the sea, in trade that’s foreign, you see!

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a merchant ship sailing from country A with electronics, stopping at country B to repackage them, and then heading to country C to sell—this is the life of external trade!

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember EIE for External Trade: Import, Export, Entrepot.

🎯 Super Acronyms

FIVE

  • Foreign currency
  • Invoice
  • Bill of Lading
  • documentation
  • and Export/Import regulations.

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Glossary of Terms

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  • Term: External Trade

    Definition:

    The trade of goods and services between two or more countries.

  • Term: Import Trade

    Definition:

    Buying goods from a foreign country.

  • Term: Export Trade

    Definition:

    Selling domestically produced goods to another country.

  • Term: Entrepot Trade

    Definition:

    Importing goods to a country with the intention of re-exporting them.