http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33456.pdf
Describes current political and economic situation of Brazil and recent strains in Brazil-U.S. relations due to alleged National Security Agency activities inside Brazil. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.gao.gov/assets/670/661710.pdf
Examines recent legal and regulatory changes that have affected the petroleum refining industry and the future of the industry, including domestic consumption levels and demand from foreign markets. From the Government Accountability Office
U.S. trade deficits with China are being lowered due to increasing U.S. exports in transportation goods, but this report warns of possible future problems due to technology transfer and Chinese industrial policy. From the U.S. – China Economic and Security Review Commission
http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=15671#
Shows trend line for net energy imports from 1985 to date. From the Energy Information Administration
http://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/pub4455.pdf
Cites problems related to standards, trade secrets, patenting costs, and logistics as major barriers for small and medium-sized companies for trading in the European market. From the investigation of the U.S. International Trade Commission
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/intinv/2014/pdf/intinv413.pdf
At the end of 2013, foreign investment in the U.S. exceeded U.S. investment in other countries by $4,577.5 billion. The comparable figure for 2012 was -$3,863.9 billion. From the Bureau of Economic Analysis
http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/bts14_14.pdf
Provides trends in freight transportation among NAFTA countries by mode of transportation, including pipeline. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/agns/topics/LLP/AGD803_4_Final_En.pdf
Presents results of a survey on low levels of genetically-modified crops turning up in international trade which result in trade disruptions when importing countries block shipments and destroy or return the crops shipped. From the Food and Agriculture Organization