International flags in front of glass modern building
Assess Country Risk
Understanding potential risks of a new market will allow you to adjust course or get help to protect your company.

Assess Country Risk

There is a risk to every shipment, whether in the U.S. or internationally. When evaluating a strategy for entering a new international market, be aware of potential risks and the resources that can help mitigate that risk. Then you can be as prepared as possible if an adverse event happens. 

Country Factors to Research

  • Political Stability 
  • Foreign Exchange Risk
  • Economic Stability
  • Legal System
  • Intellectual Property Protection Laws
  • Banking Structure
  • Tax Implications
  • Dispute Resolution Options 

Resources and Assistance

  • The U.S. Commercial Service, though trade professionals at U.S. Embassies and Consulates, can provide information about operating in the country.
  • Learn in advance whether your product is subject to additional foreign duties as a result of a foreign trade remedy action. The International Trade Administration’s Trade Remedies Compliance staff helps U.S. companies affected by foreign antidumping, countervailing duty and safeguard investigations of their exports. 
     
  • The World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business country ratings.
  • Country credit rating from major credit rating firms.
  • Your bank is also an important ally in mitigating financial risk for exports. Work closely and directly with your bank in preparation for an international transaction.

×

Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

Limitations

As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

Privacy

The Chatbot does not collect information about users and does not use the contents of users’ chat history to learn new information. All feedback is anonymous. Please do not enter personally identifiable information (PII), sensitive, or proprietary information into the Chatbot. Your conversations will not be connected to other interactions or accounts with ITA. Conversations with the Chatbot may be reviewed to help ITA improve the tool and address harmful, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate questions.

Translation

The Chatbot supports a wide range of languages. Because the Chatbot is trained in English and responses are translated, you should verify the translation. For example, the Chatbot may have difficulty with acronyms, abbreviations, and nuances in a language other than English.

Privacy Program | Information Quality Guidelines | Accessibility