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2025
2024
- 12/11/2024
The Road to Trade Winds – The Americas: Colombia - 12/5/2024
Back-to-Back: Economic Opportunities and Cooperation in Armenia - 11/18/2024
Marking the First Anniversary of Launching the U.S.-Norway Comprehensive Dialogue for Commerce and Sustainability - 11/12/2024
The Road to Trade Winds - The Americas: Argentina - 11/01/2024
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month - 10/29/2024
The Road to Trade Winds - The Americas: The U.S. Government’s Largest Annual Trade Mission Heads to Brazil in April 2025 - 10/16/2024
Expanding Green Horizons: Clean Tech Market Opportunities for U.S. Businesses in the Indo-Pacific Region - 9/16/2024
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - 8/2/2024
EMPOWER HER: A Transatlantic Partnership Helping Businesswomen Succeed in Global Trade - 7/26/2024
COP29: Big Opportunities Await U.S. Small Businesses in Azerbaijan - 6/28/2024
Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month - 6/18/2024
Celebrating Juneteenth - 6/3/2024
Celebrating Pride Month - 5/1/2024
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month - 4/3/2024
28 Years Later: Honoring the Memory of the Lives Lost on April 3, 1996 - 3/28/2024
Women’s History Month: Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders - 2/27/2024
Road to Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia: Almaty, Kazakhstan - 2/13/2024
Road to Trade Winds: Copenhagen, Denmark - 2/6/2024
The Road to Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia: Milan, Italy - 1/24/2024
Turning the Tide: Identifying Business Solutions to Central Asia’s Water Woes - 1/23/2024
The Road to Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia: Warsaw, Poland - 1/9/2024
The Road to Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia: Bucharest, Romania
2023
- 12/11/2023
America’s Travel Comeback: Five Ways We’re Supporting Our Travel & Tourism Industry - 12/8/2023
The Road to Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia: Türkiye to Host the U.S. Government’s Largest Annual Trade Mission in May 2024 - 12/5/2023
Celebrating 30 Years of Advocating for American Business Abroad - 10/27/2023
Manufacturing Month: Inside America’s New Manufacturing Boom - 8/30/2023
Black Business Month: Celebrating Black Excellence in Business Globally - 8/22/2023
Small, but Mighty: How the U.S. Government Helps Small Businesses Succeed Internationally - 8/17/2023
Advancing the Clean Economy: ITA’s Inaugural Hydrogen Industry Roundtable - 7/28/2023
Renewing Trade and Economic Engagement through IPEF - 7/10/2023
Five Critical Questions About What’s in the 2023 National Export Strategy - 5/10/2023
Through Trade, U.S. Companies Can Help Export Climate Solutions Globally - 3/6/2023
The Road to Trade Winds ASEAN: Indonesia - 2/24/2023
The Road to Trade Winds ASEAN: Philippines - 2/14/2023
The Road to Trade Winds ASEAN: Malaysia - 2/7/2023
The Road to Trade Winds ASEAN: Vietnam - 1/31/2023
Human Trafficking Prevention: Resources Your Business Needs to Know - 1/25/2023
The Road to Trade Winds ASEAN: Thailand - 1/17/2023
The Road to Trade Winds ASEAN – First Stop: Singapore - 1/10/2023
New Year, New Monitor: ITA Tool Tracks Global Aluminum Trade
2022
- 10/26/2022
Hometown Heroes: Trade Specialists Shine a Community Spotlight on Manufacturing - 10/13/2022
Hispanic Heritage Month: Business and Career Advice from Three Entrepreneurs - 9/28/2022
A Mission to Explore Southeast Asia’s Hot Healthcare Market - 8/24/2022
From Vaccines to Ice Cream: How Cold Chain Services Support the U.S. Economy - 8/9/2022
Attention International Business Owners: Get Noticed and Create Your U.S. Presence - 8/3/2022
Complying with Sanctions and Export Controls in Russia and Belarus - 7/29/2022
Supply Chain Sustainability: An Opportunity for U.S. Businesses - 7/27/2022
Turn Export Opportunities into Sales: New Online Trade Finance Guide Makes it Easier than Ever - 7/18/2022
Exporting across the Globe: Spotlight on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - 6/22/2022
Russia-Ukraine War: Perspectives U.S. Exporters Need to Know - 6/17/2022
Indo-Pacific in the News: Tremendous Opportunity Awaits Exporters - 5/12/2022
Trade Mission 101: Why Your Business Should Go - 4/26/2022
World Intellectual Property Day: Spotlight on Young Entrepreneurs - 4/5/2022
Advanced Manufacturing: What It Is and Why It’s Worth Investing In - 3/14/2022
A New Collaboration to Empower Women in Trade - 3/7/2022
Cups and Conversations: How a Coffee Chat Built a Global Networking Powerhouse for Women in Trade - 3/4/2022
Harnessing the Power of Global Markets to Empower Women: Webinars this Month to Help You Go Global - 2/25/2022
Black History Month: How Commerce Assists Black Entrepreneurs and Innovators - 2/11/2022
U.S. Trade in 2021: U.S. Exporters on Road to Recovery
2021
- 10/25/2021
Trade Spotlight: There’s Nothing Standard About Standards - 9/28/2021
Spotlight on Trade: Gabriela Zelaya, Global Education Team Leader - 9/22/2021
U.S. Minority-Owned Enterprises a Centerpiece in the U.S. Economic Recovery - 6/17/2021
Spotlight on Pride Month: Jeff Dutton, Commercial Service Officer - 6/15/2021
Exploring the Global Economic Recovery from COVID-19 - 5/25/2021
Investing in America: An Expanded SelectUSA Guide for Global Companies - 5/24/2021
Promoting Equitable Economic Growth in a Virtual Era - 5/12/2021
Trade Remedies: Ensuring a Free and Fair International Trade System - 3/31/2021
Historic Year for Women Continues between the U.S., Africa and Middle East with Economic Empowerment Dialogues - 3/30/2021
It’s Time for Women to Get Loud - 3/24/2021
The United States Remains the Top Destination for Business Investment for the Ninth Consecutive Year - 3/22/2021
A Year Like No Other: Overview of U.S. Trade in 2020 - 3/12/2021
Unleash your inner global business goddess in three easy steps - 1/6/2021
Good Things Come in Small Packages: The Impact of Foreign-Owned SMEs on the U.S. Economy
2020
- 5/5/2020
STOPfakes Roadshows Deliver Critical Intellectual Property Information to U.S. Businesses - 4/22/2020
ITA Connects Smart City Technology Exporters to Southeast Asia
2019
- 11/18/2019
Innovative Customs Procedures in Laredo, Texas Accelerate U.S. Exports to Mexico - 11/7/2019
The International Trade Administration’s Advisory Committee Gets Firsthand Look at Supply Chain Competitiveness in Laredo, Texas - 10/29/2019
Richmond, Virginia: Providing a Soft Landing Since 1607 - 10/4/2019
The Intersection of Manufacturing & FDI: Job Creation - 9/17/2019
Business Incentives Continue to Play a Key Role in U.S. FDI Leadership - 9/13/2019
The EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks: Why They Matter - 6/5/2019
IAPMO Receives E-Award for Advancing U.S. Plumbing Exports in Asia - 5/20/2019
World Trade Month: Honoring the Role of Intellectual Property in Sports - 5/13/2019
A Free and Open Indo-Pacific Ignites U.S. Business Opportunities and the American Workforce - 5/8/2019
Unlocking the Doors to Global Success - 2/14/2019
International Trade Administration: Helping to Win the Fight Against Trade Barriers
2018
- 12/21/2018
ITA’s Enforcement and Compliance Unit - 12/19/2018
Faribault: The Most Global Small City in Minnesota - 11/15/2018
New Interactive Market Diversification Tool Identifies Top Potential Markets for U.S. Businesses - 8/3/2018
Top 5 Reasons Your FinTech Company Should Join Our Roadshow to Brazil - 5/31/2018
World Trade Month Spotlight: Commerce Department Supports U.S. Small Business Exports! - 5/31/2018
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Xiaobing Feng
2017
- 10/23/2017
Celebrating Manufacturing Day with a Focus on FDI - 5/8/2017
U.S. Commercial Service expertise can help US firms succeed in the global medical device market - 5/1/2017
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Reaching New Markets - 4/18/2017
Initiative to Facilitate Data Flows in Asia Scores Big Wins - 4/18/2017
Global CEOs Continue to Show Confidence in the United States as a Business Destination - 4/11/2017
SelectUSA Delivering on the Promise to Create Jobs - 4/5/2017
Cross Border eCommerce Payment System Strategies
2016
- 12/15/2016
Finding Foreign Buyers Through eCommerce Sales Channels - 12/5/2016
Put Your Company at the Export Starting Gate - 11/29/2016
The APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules: Advancing Privacy and Digital Trade in Asia - 11/23/2016
Fueling the Future: Taking the U.S. – Japan Relationship to the Troposphere and Beyond - 11/17/2016
The Role Foreign Investment Plays in Shaping U.S. Workforce Development - 10/5/2016
The Benjamin Joy Award: State and Commerce Collaboration - 9/28/2016
U.S. Companies Explore Opportunities in the Brazilian Healthcare Sector - 9/6/2016
The GlobalTarget Program: The Proof is in the Partnerships - 8/31/2016
Brazil: A Brilliant Opportunity for U.S. Exporters - 8/17/2016
Life in the Foreign Commercial Service - 8/3/2016
First Native American organization that received President’s “E” Award has been honored in Albuquerque - 6/15/2016
Understanding the U.S. Regulatory Environment for Business and Intellectual Property Protection: A Road to U.S. Business Success - 3/23/2016
Sailing Into the Wind: Three Tips to Export Success While Facing Strong Economic Headwinds - 3/22/2016
Tips for Trade Show Success: Part III - 3/21/2016
Exporters: Protect Your Innovations! - 3/17/2016
Tips for Trade Show Success: Part II - 3/9/2016
Tips for Trade Show Success: Part I - 3/4/2016
SelectUSA’s Japan Road Show Highlights the Strong U.S.-Japan Economic Partnership - 3/2/2016
Building Stronger Commercial Ties with ASEAN - 2/24/2016
New Study: How Important is FDI to the U.S. economy? - 2/4/2016
From the Experts: A Playbook for Mitigating Cyber Risk to Your Corporate Networks As You Grow Your International Presence - 1/14/2016
U.S. Exporter Finds “Lofty” Niche in Light Lift Technology
2015
- 12/11/2015
U.S.– Mexico Relationship: One of Great Importance - 9/18/2015
The U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue - 7/24/2015
Nearly 50 Countries Reach Historic Agreement to Eliminate Tariffs on Information and Communication Technologies - 7/16/2015
Women Impacting Public Policy Partners with ITA to Help Women Entrepreneurs Explore Business Growth Opportunities - 7/14/2015
New Top Markets Series Provides Data and Analysis to Help U.S. Exporters Compare Opportunities Across Borders - 6/30/2015
Helping Middle Market Companies Increase Overseas Revenue: ITA’s new partnership with American Express - 6/17/2015
Brazil’s Growing Agriculture Sector is Ideal Market for U.S. Exporters - 6/16/2015
Beyond the Border: U.S.-Canada and U.S.-Mexico Trade in Perspective - 5/28/2015
Brazil’s Top Industry Sectors Seek U.S. Exporters - 5/21/2015
Celebrating World Trade, Growth, Expansion and Job Creation - 5/12/2015
Three Reasons Africa Should Be Your Business’ Next Export Market - 5/7/2015
Exporting is an Open Book: 11th Edition of ‘A Basic Guide to Exporting’ Now Available - 5/6/2015
Enjoy All that America Has to Offer – Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week! - 4/27/2015
U.S. Trade Mission Builds Education Ties with Central America - 4/14/2015
The United States and Canada Improve Cross-Border Trade and Transportation Through Innovative Partnership - 4/7/2015
Why U.S. Companies Should ‘Think Global’ from Day One - 3/3/2015
Exporting: Mission Possible – Two Companies’ Stories
2014
- 12/11/2014
U.S.-China Relations: Great for TV, but Greater for the U.S. Economy - 11/25/2014
Being Part of A Family and the Foreign Commercial Service - 11/12/2014
Commercial Officers Use Superpowers for the Good of U.S. Business - 10/29/2014
Foreign Commercial Service Officers: Assignments - 10/16/2014
ITA Hosts 7th Annual U.S. Industry Program At the International Atomic Energy Agency for U.S. Civil Nuclear Industry Delegation - 10/3/2014
Celebrating One of Florida’s and the Nation’s Key Industries on Manufacturing Day - 9/11/2014
President’s Export Council to Participate in Administration’s First Ever Fact-Finding Mission - 9/3/2014
Daring to Be Great in Supporting U.S. Exporters - 8/29/2014
Historic Forum Yields Significant Gains for Africa-U.S. Business Ties - 8/29/2014
Finding Success with Help from the African Development Bank - 7/31/2014
Plugging Into the Global Marketplace - 7/25/2014
Making the Most of International Trade Shows - 6/25/2014
Joining ITA with Laser Focus - 6/18/2014
4 Ways Understanding Data Can Inform Your Export Strategy - 6/9/2014
Keeping the United States on Top of Manufacturing Innovation - 5/12/2014
Our Global City Celebrates Global Business - 5/1/2014
May is World Trade Month 2014 - 4/1/2014
Six Ways to Make Your Next Trade Show Count
2013
- 12/20/2013
Big Turnout in NYC Puts Spotlight on Exporting Anniversary - 9/26/2013
Wishing You A Happy Manufacturing Day! - 9/13/2023
Helping Feed the World Through Exports - 7/26/2013
Interning at ITA, or Getting the Insider’s View on International Trade - 3/4/2013
ITA Program Tackles Trade Obstacles - 2/22/2013
2012 International Travel and Tourism Shows Record Figures - 2/4/2013
Backing U.S. Industries to Support U.S. Exports - 1/30/2013
Putting International Trade at the Local Level
2012
- 9/28/2012
The Untold Story About the U.S.-Mexico Border - 8/30/2012
U.S.-Brazil Commercial Dialogue: Fostering Increased Bilateral Trade - 6/15/2012
Overcoming Cultural Challenges in Selling a Product Worldwide - 6/4/2012
3-2-1…..JOBS! - 5/23/2012
We Treat Every Week like Its World Trade Week - 5/21/2012
Celebrating World Trade Week 2012 - 5/8/2012
World Trade Month 2012: Celebrating Progress, Building for the Future - 5/1/2012
May is World Trade Month - 1/9/2012
Participants in the Renewable Energy Trade Mission to Turkey Find Business Partnerships
2011
- 12/11/2011
ITA’s Advocacy Center: Helping U.S. Companies Reach New Heights - 9/29/2011
Expanding the Wine Trade in the Asia-Pacific Region - 9/19/2011
Promoting Green Growth in APEC by Removing Barriers to Trade in Clean Energy Technologies - 10/4/2011
Building an Economy That Lasts into the Future - 5/16/2011
World Trade Week and Honoring the Recipients of the President’s E-Awards - 4/4/2011
Honoring Secretary Ronald Brown on the 15th Anniversary of His Death
2010