Strategic Partnerships Frequently Asked Questions
Strategic Partnership Program FAQs
Learn more about the Strategic Partnership Program. Many of your most important questions are answered here.
An ITA Strategic Partnership is a formal arrangement enabling ITA and an external organization to work together. A memorandum of agreement formalizes each Partnership.
A Partnership supports ITA’s mission by:
- Helping expand the U.S. exporter base;
- Educating the public about the benefits of international trade; and
- Increasing awareness of U.S. government resources available to exporters and investors.
We partner with organizations that align with our mission. These organizations include trade associations, private corporations, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, government entities, and other organizations.
There are several qualifications for the partner organization, including:
- The organization’s mission must support ITA’s mission.
- The organization must be an established organization.
- The organization must be known to ITA staff.
- The organization should have three or more years of operating history.
Find a full list of qualifications and learn how to become an ITA Strategic Partner.
To be considered for the Strategic Partnership Program, an organization/business must be recommended by a member of ITA.
Learn more about the qualifications and how to become an ITA Strategic Partner.
There are many benefits of the Strategic Partnership program. Your organization will partner directly with ITA staff on activities to help U.S. businesses.
Learn more about the the benefits of the Strategic Partnership Program
Want to work with ITA to promote a trade show or event? Visit our Trade Missions office and Trade Event Partnership Program websites, or look for industry-specific opportunities.
Want to apply for financial and technical assistance to support U.S. exports and U.S. jobs? Learn more about our Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP).
No. If you participate in one program, you may participate in the other. Participation in one program does not affect decisions related to the MDCP or any other ITA program.
Yes. Consider applying for one of our Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITAC). ITACs are a unique public-private partnership jointly managed by ITA and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that engages business leaders in formulating U.S. trade policy.
Learn more about becoming an ITAC Advisor.
You may also consider joining one of our domestic or international trade events. Participating in these industry-specific events enables you to network and learn successful exporting tips, meet foreign buyers, and connect with U.S. government resources. Events are also listed by industry, to get you more targeted access.
We will be happy to help answer any questions you have, email us at Partners@trade.gov.
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