The catalog is distributed through U.S. Embassies and consulates to business readers in 155 countries. Copies are provided to international visitors at trade events around the world. At larger posts, International Trade Administration staff perform these functions. At smaller posts, commercial interests are represented by State's economic officers. With respect to Eximbank guarantees, commercial risks cover nonpayment for reasons other than specified political risks.
Examples are insolvency or protracted default.
An agreement between two or more countries setting forth the conditions under which business between the countries may be transacted. May outline tariff privileges, terms on which property may be owned, the manner in which claims may be settled, etc. Commission Agent See Purchasing agent. The Committee, chaired by Energy, was established by legislation in 1984. Commixture A mixture of two or more cargoes that cannot be separated into the relevant consignments.