About Us
Who we are
♦ Our Mission
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.
♦ Our Focus
- Promote U.S. exports
- Attract inbound investment
- Provide actionable data and information
- Defend against unfair trade
♦ Our People
Our trade experts and professional staff - approximately 2,200 employees - are positioned in more than 100 U.S. cities and 80 international markets.
Our Organization
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We assist and advocate for U.S. businesses in international markets, and help global companies invest in the United States.
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We produce in-depth trade analyses and engage with industries on trade strategies.
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We work to ensure a level playing field for U.S. industries by defending against unfair trade and ensuring compliance with existing trade agreements.
Our Services
Our Customers
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Dave Bertnag from Element 119 said the resources ITA provided were “a great asset to our small company saving us a lot of time…”
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Molly Ray Parfums said after attending an ITA event, “You’ve been so awesome in all of our work together, I couldn’t have done it without you this year!”
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Our Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) awarded funds to help set standards that make sure packaging machines are safe and produce high-quality output.
Our Leadership
![Deputy Under Secretary, Diane Farrell](/sites/default/files/styles/card_teaser/public/2023-02/DianeF_horiz.jpg?itok=mYC9DTLL)
Deputy Under Secretary
Diane Farrell oversees ITA’s daily operations, plans, policies, and budget. She is a dedicated leader and advocate for U.S. businesses.
Additional Information
About ITA
ITA Senior Staff | ITA Organization Charts | ITA Policy Priorities | Information Quality Guidelines | Privacy Program | FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Information Technology Policies
About the Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce | Department of Commerce Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plans | Department of Commerce Organizational Structure, Mission and Statutory Authority | Department of Commerce Point of Contact for Small Business | No FEAR Act