A review of ITA services and publications

A review of ITA services and publications
Because of the importance of the International Trade Administration and its multiple uses to exporters, its services and publications are summarized below, together with the exporters-sources.com - index page - in EXPORTERS-SOURCES.COM - INDEX PAGE -where specific uses of the services are described.

The International Trade Administration
Enhancing America’s Global Competitiveness

What is the International Trade Administration?
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is charged with the mission of strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, of promoting trade and investment, and of ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. ITA creates opportunities for U.S. workers and firms by promoting international trade opportunities and by fostering a level playing field for American business.

These activities are organized into four different divisions that comprise ITA:

    * Market Access and Compliance
    * United States and Foreign Commercial Service
    * Manufacturing and Services
    * Import Administration

All of ITA’s divisions work together as a team—a team dedicated to helping U.S. businesses compete and win in the global marketplace.

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