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International Trade Administration Contacts for the Advanced Manufacturing Industry

The International Trade Administration offers a range of industry expertise and business development opportunities for U.S. advanced manufacturing exporters including market intelligence, trade data, and trade events leveraging our Office of Transportation and Machinery and the U.S. Commercial Service’s worldwide network located in 100 offices nationwide and in more than 70 international offices.

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Global Advanced Manufacturing Team Contacts

Molly Hope
Global Advanced Manufacturing Team Leader
Molly.Hope@trade.gov

Chris Petersen
Global Advanced Manufacturing Team Deputy
Chris.Petersen@trade.gov

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Padraic ‘Pat’ Sweeney—Machinery Team Leader 
Monitors industry and trade policy issues on: International trade in Advanced Manufacturing Goods & Services, Material Handling Equipment, Food Processing Equipment, Packaging Machinery, and Agricultural Equipment
Email: Padraic.Sweeney@trade.gov

Forrest Nielsen
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Automotive Equipment and Capital Goods (ITAC-2).
International Trade Specialist - Railway Equipment, Diesel Engines, Metalworking Equipment/Machine Tools, and Print Equipment
Email: Forrest.Nielsen@trade.gov

Jaron Bass
International Trade Specialist - Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Technologies
Email: Jaron.Bass@trade.gov

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U.S. Commercial Service Offices in the United States

Looking for local assistance in the advanced manufacturing industry?  Find your specialist with our zip code look-up to locate the office nearest you.