Partner with ITA
Partner with the International Trade Administration
The International Trade Administration collaborates with U.S. industry, trade associations, and other entities through public-private and government partnerships. Our goal is to strengthen the global competitiveness of U.S. industries and jointly promote export opportunities. By working together, we can drive innovation, expand market reach, and ensure sustainable economic growth.
Our unique partnerships foster collaboration, leverage expertise, and enhance the international presence of U.S. businesses. Explore our partnership opportunities to find the one that allows you to create impactful solutions and enhance our nation’s trade capabilities.
Partnership Opportunities
ITA partners with trade associations, private corporations, chambers of commerce, government entities, and other organizations to:
- Grow the U.S. exporter base; Support U.S. jobs at wages 13 to 18% higher than non-exporting firms;
- Target our products and services to the needs of American businesses; and
- Increase awareness of the benefits of international trade and foreign direct investment to the U.S. economy.
Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) financial assistance awards go to trade associations and other non-profit industry groups. The ultimate beneficiaries of MDCP-funded projects are individual U.S. businesses and the U.S. workers they employ.
The average MDCP project lasts over three years and generates over $96 million in exports, or about $32 million per year. Each project creates or sustains 178 U.S. jobs per year!
The Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs) are a unique public-private partnership jointly managed by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of United States Trade Representative (USTR) that engages business leaders in formulating U.S. trade policy.
Advisory Committees help ITA develop comprehensive trade policies that address systemic challenges faced by U.S. industry to expand exports and promote investment opportunities; identify and address sector-specific trade barriers; and jointly promote industry exports.