Welcome Zane
I'm going to mask you now so you can see the rest of the forum.
I'll work on getting in a blue trade circle. What you can do right now is use the search feature to find some trades. Look at my nation and try to get the same resources. Its the best set in the game.
Also, visit the forum daily to check in on what goes on and contact Irishninja or post the the FAR tech sellers topics so we can get you $3mil/50tech deals asap. For each tech deal your nation will profit around $2.3mil.
Also, read the guide that is linked in the scrolling announcement. Apply those settings/concepts to your nation and you will grow quickly.
Have fun here on the forums, get to know everyone, and ask questions and we will help.