International Trade Administration
Strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements.
Mission
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is the premier resource for Americaintegrated companies looking to compete and win in the global marketplace. ITA promotes trade and investment, strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, and ensures fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements.
What ITA Does
Export Assistance
Provides counseling, market research, and trade leads to help U.S. businesses export successfully.
Global Presence
Maintains offices in over 100 countries to support U.S. exporters and attract foreign investment.
Trade Enforcement
Enforces U.S. trade laws against unfair practices like dumping and subsidies.
Trade Agreements
Ensures foreign governments comply with their trade agreement commitments.
U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of ITA, with a network of trade professionals located in:
Domestic Offices
Over 100 U.S. Export Assistance Centers across all 50 states, helping local businesses go global.
International Posts
Commercial specialists in U.S. embassies and consulates in over 80 countries worldwide.
Services for Exporters
- •Market Intelligence: Country-specific research and industry analysis
- •Trade Events: Trade missions and international trade shows
- •Export Counseling: One-on-one guidance from trade specialists
About This Page
This page is provided by United Exports as a general informational resource about the International Trade Administration. United Exports is America's Export Network and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by ITA or any other government agency. Our "Contact Trade Professionals" feature simply points U.S. exporters and international buyers toward publicly available resources, such as U.S. Export Assistance Centers and Commercial Service offices at U.S. embassies worldwide.