Entries by Megan MacKeown

Letter of Credit (LC)

A letter of credit is a financial document issued by a bank on behalf of a buyer, guaranteeing payment to the seller upon the satisfactory completion of the specified terms and conditions of the trade transaction.

Free Trade Agreement

A free trade agreement is a treaty between two or more countries that facilitates the exchange of goods and services by reducing or eliminating tariffs, quotas, and other trade barriers.

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)

A foreign trade zone is a designated area within a country’s borders where goods can be stored, processed, and traded with certain benefits, such as duty exemption or deferral, to promote international trade and economic activity.