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100 BCE
The Beginning
Records dating back to the 1st century of Han dynasty with Central China and even Egyptians trading through the Red Sea. -
907
Middle Ages
Since the use of Foreign Trade dates back to Ancient times, it didn't just stop there, it went further than just trade. The Abbasids used Alexandria, Damietta, Aden, Sarif as entry ports to India and China. Although, in 618-907, China's greatest international seaport during the Tang Dynasty was Guangzhou. -
1500
Early Modern
America's trade was born when Christopher Columbus arrived in America with the Spanish expedition. Even though, Japan introduced the closed doors on trade and even introduced a a system of foreign trade licenses to prevent piracy and smuggling. -
Later Modern
Despite the late introduction to the spice trade, America was profitably trading with Sumatra during the early years of 19th century. Although in 1815, the first shipment of nutmeg was from Sumatra arrived in Europe. Even the first international free trade treaty was made, Cobden-Chevalier Treaty, was finalized in 1860. -
Post World War II
Through the World War, many countries fell with the empire of trading because most countries depended on other countries before the World War. After the world war, the Bretton Woods system goes into effect. It included rules intended to prevent national trade barriers. -
20th Century
Going back to the Great Depression, it was a huge economic that ran for many years. There was such a great drop of trade and other indicators. Many organizations started after the Depression and War, to make sure America would never fall into that state again. The European Union became internationally the largest exporter of manufactured goods. -
21st Century, Present Day
Now, present day in the 21st century, you can trade where ever there is a port provided. Trading has become one of the biggest things in the world to keep the entire Earth connected. You can even trade in 16 different currencies, in many different trading posts. Access real-time market data to trade around the world and around the clock. It is more updated and liked by the many countries around the world.
