U.S. Department
of State
http://www.state.gov/
U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.commerce.gov/
Export.gov—U.S. Department of Commerce’s Portal
http://www.export.gov
Export.gov is the portal to all export-related assistance and market
information offered by the federal government. Whether you're looking
for trade leads, free export counseling, or help with the export process,
Export.gov is your first step in growing your international sales.
Trade Information Center
http://www.ita.doc.gov/tic
Bureau of Industry and Security
http://www.bis.doc.gov
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is at the cutting edge of
many challenging and important issues involving national security and
high technology. A principal challenge for the bureau is helping stop
proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, while furthering the growth
of U.S. exports.
U.S. Census—Foreign Trade Statistics
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/index.html
The official U.S. import and export statistics reflect both government
and nongovernment shipments of merchandise between foreign countries
and the U.S. Customs Territory (the 50 States, District of Columbia,
and Puerto Rico), U.S. Foreign Trade Zones, and the U.S. Virgin Islands,
without regard to whether or not a commercial transaction is involved.
In general, the statistics record the physical movement of merchandise
between the United States and foreign countries.
International Buyers Program
http://www.usatrade.gov/ibp
The Commercial Service is the global business solutions unit of the
Department of Commerce. Wide and deep knowledge of markets and industries.
A unique global network. Inventive use of information technology. A
focus on small and midsized businesses. The clout and cachet of the
U.S. government.
European Union Regulations and Standards
http://www.buyusa.gov/europeanunion
Working to ensure that European integration is a success for American
business, US&FCS at the U.S. Mission to the European Union (CSEU)
anticipates and responds to the needs of U.S. exporters, especially
new-to-export, small and medium sized businesses, as well as U.S. businesses
already operating in the EU.
Market Access and Compliance
http://www.mac.doc.gov/
Keeping foreign markets open to American businesses and workers is
our top priority. MAC looks for exporting problems caused by foreign
governments and uses every possible tool to achieve equal treatment
for U.S. companies and workers. Please contact us if you are encountering
any foreign market barriers and we will quickly evaluate and address
your concerns.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs Service
http://www.customs.gov/
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Foreign Agriculture Service
http://www.fas.usda.gov
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products. FAS
operates programs designed to build new markets and improve the competitive
position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace.
U.S. Trade Representative
http://www.ustr.gov/
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
http://www.cia.gov/
CIA Factbook
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
http://www.opic.gov/
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) was established
as a development agency of the U.S. government in 1971. OPIC helps U.S.
businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and
emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing the risks
associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S. foreign
policy.
U.S. Agency for International Development
http://www.usaid.gov
USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall
foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Our Work supports
long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy
objectives by supporting: economic growth, agriculture and trade; global
health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.
U.S. Trade Development Agency
http://www.tda.gov
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) advances economic development
and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle income countries.
The agency funds various forms of technical assistance, feasibility
studies, training, orientation visits and business workshops that support
the development of a modern infrastructure and a fair and open trading
environment.
Export-Import Bank of the United States
http://www.exim.gov
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official
export credit agency of the United States. Ex-Im Bank's mission is to
assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international
markets.
U.S. Small Business Administration—Office of International
Trade
http://www.sba.gov/oit
As SBA’s office for the support of small business international
trade development, the Office of International Trade works in cooperation
with other federal agencies and public- and private-sector groups to
encourage small business exports and to assist small businesses seeking
to export. Through 19 U.S. Export Assistance Centers, SBA district offices
and a variety of service-provider partners, we direct and coordinate
SBA’s ongoing export initiatives in an effort to encourage small
businesses going global.
Department of Treasury—Foreign Assets Control
http://www.ustreas.gov/ofac
The Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the US Department
of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions
based on US foreign policy and national security goals against targeted
foreign countries, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers,
and those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons
of mass destruction. OFAC acts under Presidential wartime and national
emergency powers, as well as authority granted by specific legislation,
to impose controls on transactions and freeze foreign assets under US
jurisdiction. Many of the sanctions are based on United Nations and
other international mandates, are multilateral in scope, and involve
close cooperation with allied governments.
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