From identifying new markets to defining winning entry strategies, trade specialists from the public and private sectors can help clients build a sound export plan and offer trade advice and consultation.

Trade Consulting & Strategy

No matter if clients plan to sell on their own website, on marketplaces, to businesses or consumers, specialists in eCommerce can assist clients in areas ranging from eCommerce consulting to fraud prevention.

eCommerce

Web and digital marketing experts help clients pick the right channels, engage with promising new audiences, discover the right tools to do it and create a sound digital marketing strategy.

Web & Digital Marketing

Making the sale is only half the battle. Without the proper warehousing partners, the most knowledgeable freight forwarder, the most thorough customs broker, and the most reliable shipping partners, you can’t succeed. Meet all these experts here.

Shipping and Logistics

It is salient for clients looking to expand into new markets that they communicate in an effective manner throughout all markets they wish to be part of. From translation services to translation tools, you assist clients with their localization needs.

Localization

Without the right financing partners and the safety offered by proper insurance, exporting can be a risky adventure. Assist clients with your financing and insurance services and resources.

Financing & Insurance

From exporting basics to advanced topics, these professionals, service providers and training resources will help clients become a master of global trade.

Education and Training

From tax compliance to intellectual property protection, the experts within this category can help clients understand and navigate all the paperwork that comes with exporting.

Taxes, Legal, and Regulatory

Reaching new audiences can be an exciting and lucrative adventure when done right. Clients can get in touch with professionals who will help them create winning marketing strategies and campaigns in new markets around the world.

Marketing & Communications

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<p>The International Trade Administration (ITA) strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigourous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements. ITA works to improve the global business environment and helps U.S. organizations compete at home and abroad.</p>

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	<li><strong>Global Markets -</strong> Global Markets assists and advocates for U.S. businesses in international markets to foster U.S. economic prosperity. Global Markets promotes U.S. exports, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises; advances and protects U.S. commercial interests overseas; and attracts inward investment into the United States.</li>
	<li><strong>Industry and Analysis -</strong> Industry &amp; Analysis’ industry, trade, and economic experts produce the world’s most innovative, high-quality, in-depth trade analysis and develop strategies that define the future of international trade, investment, and export promotion.</li>
	<li><strong>Enforcement and Compliance -</strong> Enforcement and Compliance ensures a level playing field for U.S. industries by defending against unfair trade and ensuring compliance with existing trade agreements. Enforcement and Compliance also administers the Foreign Trade Zones program, the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis licensing program and the Enhanced Global Steel Trade Monitor.</li>
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<h1><strong>Mission and Vision</strong></h1>

<p>The mission of the ITA is to create prosperity by strengthening the international competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. The vision of the ITA is to foster economic growth and prosperity through global trade.</p>

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<p>Below you will find the values that the ITA stands by:</p>

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	<li>Mutual respect and teamwork.</li>
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We Strengthen the Competitiveness of U.S. Industries

International Trade Administration

The International Trade Administration (ITA) strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigourous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements. ITA works to improve the global busine

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From discovering new and promising markets to getting a first order delivered to a new customer thousands of miles away, there are hundreds of experts, organizations, and resources available to support the export journey of businesses in Maryland.

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The Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC) is an interagency committee chaired by the Secretary of Commerce. It was established under the Export Enhancement Act of 1992 to provide a unifying

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