Refers to the exchange of goods and services across national borders. Used in economic, business, and policy contexts.
International trade is essential for the growth of the global economy.
This agreement aims to reduce barriers to international trade.
貿易 is the general term for 'trade' (often foreign trade), while 国際貿易 explicitly specifies 'international trade'.
国内貿易 means 'domestic trade', contrasting with 国際貿易.
Compound of 国際 (international) and 貿易 (trade).