Trade Deficit A nation's excess of imports over exports over a period of time.

Third World Countries:Developing countries, especially in Asia, Africa, & Latin America, but excluding communist countries. Through Bill of Lading A single bill of lading covering receipt of cargo at the point of origin for delivery to the ultimate consignee. Through Rate A shipping rate applicable from point of origin to destination. Tied Loan A loan made by a government agency that requires a foreign borrower to spend the proceeds in the lender's country. To Order A term on a financial instrument or title document indicating that it is negotiable & transferrable. Tracer A request upon a transportation line to trace a shipment for the purpose of expediting its movement or establishing delivery. Tracking A carrier's system of recording movement intervals of shipments from origin to destination. Trade Deficit A nation's excess of imports over exports over a period of time. Trade Name The name under which an organization conducts business, or by which the business or its goods & services& services are identified. Trade Promotion Encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of trade. Trade Surplus A nation's excess of exports over imports over a period of time. Trade Terms The setting of responsibilities of the buyer & seller in a sale including sale price, shipping, insurance, & customs. Trailor A vehicle without motor power designed to be drawn by another vehicle. Tramp Line A transportation line operating tramp steamers. Tramp Steamer A steamship which does not operate under any regular schedule from one port to another, but calls at any port where cargo might be obtained. Trans-Ship To transfer goods & servicesfrom one transportation line to another, or from one ship to another of different ownership. Transaction Value The price actually paid or payable for merch&ise. Transfer Of Technology The movement of modern or scientific methods of production or distribution from one enterprise to another. Transfers (mail, wire, cable) Transfers are the remittance of money by a bank to be paid to a party in another town or city. Transit Zone A port of entry in a coastal country that is established as a storage & distribution center for the conveinience or a neighboring country lacking adequate port facilities or access to the sea. Transmittal Letter A list of the particulars of a shipment & a record of the documents being transmitted together with instructions for dispositon of documents. Transparency The extent to which laws, regulations, agreements, & practices affecting international trade are open, clear, measurable, & verifiable. Transport Documents All types of documents evidencing acceptance, receipt & shipment of goods. Transportation & Exportation Entry Customs entry used when merch&ise arrives in the U.S. & is destined for a foreign country. Traveler A person who stays for a period of less than one year in a country of which he or she is not a resident. Traveler's Checks A form of check especially designed for travelers, including persons on vacation & business trips. Tri-Temp A container that can maintain three exact temperature zones in difference compartments simultaneously. Triangular Trade Trade between three countries, in which an attempt is made to create a favorable balance for each. Tropical Products Agricultural goods & servicesof export interest to developing countries in the tropical zones of Africa, Latin America, & East Asia (coffee, tea, spices, bananas, & tropical hardwoods).