Use the globalEDGE^TM site to complete the following exercises:

1. Your company is considering exporting its products to Egypt. Yet, management's current knowledge of this country's trade policies and barriers is limited. However, before your company's management decides to export, a more detailed analysis of the political and economic conditions in Egypt is required. In fact, you have heard that the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers may be a good place to start. Begin your search and identify Egypt's current import policies with respect to fundamental issues such as tariffs and restrictions. Prepare an executive summary of your findings.



2. The number of member nations of the World Trade Organization has increased considerably in recent years. Additionally, some non-member countries have observer status, which requires accession negotiations to begin within five years of attaining this preliminary position. Identify the current total number of WTO members. Also, prepare a list of current observer countries. Do you notice anything in particular about the countries that have observer status?