When you've taken the decision to implement trade data within your business the second step would be to figure out what kind of data you will need and what aspects to look for when selecting a trade data supplier. U.S. Census Data or U.S. Customs Data? The two major kinds of US trade data that are offered by The United States government are U.S. Census and U.S. Customs data. The primary distinction between the two datasets is the fact that U.S. Census data is an aggregate, high-level view of the flow of goods into and out of the United States, and U.S. Customs is a level of shipment that provides a complete view of the goods that are being imported. Based on the research you conduct, U.S. Census data can answer different questions as compared to U.S. Customs data and in certain instances, when they are used together, some amazing insights are available. Select U.S. Census data if you require the following information: The total value of the shipments of a product or g...