The subject provides insight and justification for international trade under conditions of market globalization. It considers trade theory development and its topicality today in international trade policies of different countries. The subject gives insight into the impact of globalization and the policies pursued by the world's leading organizations and country unions concerning trade facilitation or market protection measures across countries. It also provides insight into current events in financing and guaranteeing today’s international trade, particularly focusing on the role of e-commerce in the global market. In the conclusion Latvian national trade policy with the most important cooperation partners and development trends are being analysed, and development forecasts for industries and cooperation partners are expressed.