A good produced in one country and
sold to a customer in another country. Exports bring
money into the producing country; for that reason, many
economists believe that a nation's proper
balance of trade means more exports are sold than
imports bought. Exports may be difficult to sell in some countries, as the importers may put up various
protectionist measures such as
import quotas and
tariffs. Most governments seek to promote exports, while they have differing positions on imports. See also:
Free trade,
NAFTA.