About Us

Who we are

♦ Our Mission

Create prosperity by strengthening the international competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements.

♦ Our Focus

Promote U.S. exports
Attract inbound investment
Provide actionable data and information
Defend against unfair trade

♦ Our People

Our trade experts and professional staff - approximately 2,200 employees - are positioned in more than 100 U.S. cities and 80 international markets.

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Global Markets (GM)

We assist and advocate for U.S. businesses in international markets, and help global companies invest in the United States.

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Industry & Analysis (I&A)

We produce in-depth trade analyses and engage with industries on trade strategies.

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Enforcement & Compliance (E&C)

We work to ensure a level playing field for U.S. industries by defending against unfair trade and ensuring compliance with existing trade agreements.

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Our Services

Learn to Export

Grow your business by expanding into new markets

Research Foreign Markets

Find where in the world your product is in demand

Attend Events

Join local, national, or virtual events to learn, network, and meet buyers

Find Buyers & Partners

Get support finding international customers

Obtain Financing

Learn about U.S. Government financing and insurance programs available

Resolve Export Problems

Find government services to help you resolve trade problems

Our Customers

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If you are looking to grow your business through exports, seeking market analysis, facing a trade issue, or pursuing an opportunity, we are here to help.

Czech Out Element 119's Success

Dave Bertnag from Element 119 said the resources ITA provided were “a great asset to our small company saving us a lot of time…”

Read Dave's Story

Global Digital Strategy Yields Surge in Web Visits for Seattle-based Fragrance Firm

Molly Ray Parfums said after attending an ITA event, “You’ve been so awesome in all of our work together, I couldn’t have done it without you this year!”

Read Molly's Story

The Total Package: ITA Helps Packaging Machinery Reflect Excellence by Design

Our Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) awarded funds to help set standards that make sure packaging machines are safe and produce high-quality output.

Read a MDCP story

Our Leadership

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The International Trade Administration is led by the appointed Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade. Learn more about ITA's executive leadership team.