Prosperous countries in the North, such as the United States, can no longer rely on trade between developed countries led by Fortune 500 corporations alone. Trade must increase in developing countries and transitional economies if all are to benefit from a growing world economy. Policymakers and businesses of all sizes must realize the strategic importance of the developing countries of the South, not just from the traditional sociopolitical perspective, but from the perspective of fostering an integrated global economic framework. It is in everyone's best interest to respond to global trends in ways that will foster growth in all countries, including the least developed ones.