Chapter1 Introduction 国际贸易实务双语课件[精品].ppt

Chapter One Introduction Learning objectives Know the course nature and content. Familiar with the relevant laws and practices applicable to international trade. Master the basic procedures of import and export business. * Contents Case study 1 Section 1 Definition and Role of International Trade 2 Section 2 Differences between International Trade and Domestic Trade 3 Section 3 Laws and Practices Applicable to International Trade 4 Section 4 Procedures for International Trade 5 Key terms 6 * Case Study A Britain businessman (A) makes an offer to a federal Germany businessman (B) on May 3 to sell a certain of goods. B is in the receipt of this offer on May 4, and makes a complete answer to accept the offer on the morning of May 4. After A sends the offer, he finds the commodity prices upward, hence he cabled B to withdraw the offer in the afternoon of May 5. It is in the morning of May 6 that A receives the acceptance from B. Question: (1) According to the Britain law, is it legal for A to withdraw the offer? (2) If the case is applied to the CISG, whether both sides exist contract relationship? * Analysis (1) According to the Britain law, it is illegal for businessman A to withdraw the offer. According to the British law: an acceptance once sent out, it is effective immediately, and in this case B makes a promise on the morning of May 4, the contract between them has come into effect. (2) According to the CISG, the both parties have the contract relationship. According to the CISG, an offer can be withdrawn before the offeree advises the commitment. However in this case B has made a commitment before A makes the withdrawal advice. So A cannot withdraw. The commitment made by B has come into effect when it reaches A in the afternoon of May 8. The contract is formed. * 1. International trade the worldwide exchange of goods and services among nations. 2. Reasons for international trade 3. Role of in