US Government Agencies
Federal export assistance is delivered by many U.S. Government Agencies that facilitate market access and compliance issues, identify and reduce trade barriers and ensure that foreign countries are in compliance with trade agreements. These federal organizations also support manufacturing and service sectors by advocating policies to help U.S. companies be competitive at home and around the world. These agencies ensure that each industry’s voice is reflected in policy development and is administered under various trade laws. Some of these agencies include:
International Trade Administration
Export-Import Bank
Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS)*
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
Office of Foreign Assets Control
United States Trade Representative
U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Board
U.S. Department of Commerce
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Treasury
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security
In addition there are international organizations such as The World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund and The World Trade Organization.
Please visit their websites for more information. |