International trade is one of the hottest industries of the millennium, despite some of the trade restrictions and disruptions in international trade relationships that have occurred in the current political climate. This is not a new type of business opportunity, however. 

Think Marco Polo. Consider the great caravans of the Biblical Age with their cargoes of silks and spices. You can even go as far back as prehistoric man trading shells and salt with distant tribes. Trade exists because one group or country has a supply of some commodity or merchandise that is in demand by another group or country. This demand creates a need for importers and exporters. 

Meanwhile, as the world becomes more and more technologically advanced, and as a society we shift in subtle and not-so-subtle ways toward “one world” modes of thought, international trade becomes potentially more rewarding in terms of demand, profit potential, and personal satisfaction.