This automatic system screwed my production line because it sold the things i needed the most. The thing is, it doesn't allow me to choose what types of resources i want them to export and what not to though. Regardless, countries other that the USA and USSR can certainly benefit from trade. I was surprised as Germany to find out that after a year or so I had 7 factories from trade. You don't get to approve or reject trade deals (as it's governments purchasing from private businesses) and it doesn't notify you when it happens. Other countries can then trade them for the output of their civilian factories. Originally posted by Smash:A % of your resources is automatically sent to the market depending on your trade laws.