This new starter guide introduces International Trade. It is aimed at trainee solicitors and those who are new to International Trade. This guide provides an overview of the International Trade practice area, introducing core subjects and principles, and includes links to other Lexis+® UK sources and materials. It covers: • an introduction to international trade • key topics in international trade • further reading materials, and • key external links This guide is intended to help you make the most of the Lexis+® UK International Trade materials by explaining how to find them and how to sign up for email alerts. Where something is not covered by this basic guide, use the Topics tab or Topics dropdown menu to browse further practice area content. To view new starter guides across other practice areas, see Practice Note: New starter collection An introduction to international trade International trade is concerned with the international legal regime which regulates trade between nations. Nations negotiate international legal regimes which provide their businesses with transparent and predictable rules that allow them to trade their goods