International trade materials can be found at:

• K 3943
• HF 1701-HF 2651

WTO materials can be found at:

• K 4600-4603

NAFTA materials can be found at:

• KDZ 759-949

But these are not the only areas of the library-- you must use TALLONS to do good research.

Some suggested subject headings are:

• International economic relations
• World Trade Organization
• Free trade -- North America

You can also do keyword searching in TALLONS.

Use these links to access Tarlton's other Foreign & International Law research guides.

In 1995, the World Trade Organization (WTO), a formal international organization to regulate trade, was established. The purposes and structure of the organization are governed by the Agreement Establishing The World Trade Organization, also known as the "Marrakesh Agreement". It does not specify the actual rules that govern international trade in specific areas. These are found in separate treaties, annexed to the Marrakesh Agreement.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an agreement signed by the governments of the United States, Canada, and Mexico creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America. The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994. NAFTA has two supplements, the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC) and the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC).

Foreign & International Law Office:  Room 3.213, 3rd floor of Library
Phone: (512) 471-7260
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday*

The Foreign and International Law librarian is available for reference help and consultation.  He cannot give substantive advice on legal questions or interpret legal materials.  Reference help is available on a walk-in basis; however, those needing extensive help may need to set up an appointment.  Limited telephone reference is available during normal business hours. 

*When the office is closed, the Reference Librarian on the main floor can help you during their regularly scheduled reference hours.

October 2011