How to Analyze Trade Balance with Claude
Analyze trade balances with Claude and ToolRouter. Research global import/export data and trade flows.
Tool
Claude approaches trade balance analysis with multi-dimensional rigor, retrieving import/export data and calculating trade-to-GDP ratios, bilateral flows, and structural trends. It compares trade profiles across different economy types and asks follow-up questions to focus on the trade relationships most relevant to your research.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the World Economy tool:
- Ask Claude: "Get trade balance data for the US over the last 10 years using world-economy"
- Claude retrieves import/export and trade balance figures
- Ask: "Compare the US trade balance with China and Germany"
- Analyze trade relationships and trends
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the World Economy tool
Compare trade balances for the US, China, Germany, and Japan. Which countries run the largest surpluses and deficits?
Tips
- Claude can explain the relationship between trade balances and currency movements
- Ask for export composition data to understand what drives each country's trade
- Compare trade balances as a percentage of GDP for a size-adjusted view