The Department of Commerce is committed to helping U.S. companies plan, develop and execute international sales strategies necessary to succeed in today's global export marketplace through the International Trade Administration.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in an armchair discussion at the World Affairs Council of America annual conference titled “Shaping the American...
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks at the Progressive Policy Institute’s (PPI) event on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today issued its Jobs Supported by Export Destination 2015 report showing that U.S. goods exports to current free trade agreement partners...
On July 21, 2016, the Department of Commerce, eBay, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and the Global Innovation Forum joined forces to host a forum for...
This federal advisory committee will advise the Secretary on the development of strategies and programs that would help expand access to trade finance for U.S. exporters.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the March 2016 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data...
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the February 2016 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data...
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released the Opportunities for the U.S. Service Sector Report, the first in a series of 15 new reports designed to spotlight...
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the conclusion of the negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews today announced that he will lead a Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India from February 8-12, 2016...
In recent years, American Emergency Vehicles (AEV), a custom ambulance production company based in North Carolina, has increased exports to several countries—namely, Chile.
Thank you, Bill Simon and Governor Scott. It’s great to be in Orlando with Walmart suppliers, business leaders, and economic development organizations.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the September 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced $1.9 million in financial assistance to support projects that increase U.S. exports, create jobs, and strengthen...
U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced today that U.S. merchandise exports totaled a record $781 billion in the first six months of 2013 (January through June)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that in 2012, the 50 U.S. metropolitan areas that achieved the greatest levels of exports sent more than $1 trillion...
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker commended the introduction of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015),...
The goods and services trade deficit improved by $3.9 billion to $41.8 billion in January. Record monthly levels were reached in exports of insurance and other business...
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a report showing that U.S. goods and services exports supported more than 11.7 million jobs in 2014 – a new record.
Yesterday, President Obama announced new commitments in the “Made in Rural America” export and investment initiative, which is charged with bringing together federal trade-...
Secretary Pritzker started the day with a tour and visit to General Plastics, in Takoma, Washington, a leading manufacturer of plastic-based goods. Later in the day,...
After seeing APS BioGroup’s facilities and meeting employees, Deputy Secretary Andrews talked with local business leaders about the importance of trade and exports to the...
Today, the Commerce Department announced new data that show U.S. businesses exported $2.35 trillion of our goods and services in 2014, hitting a record high for the fifth...
In his State of the Union address, President Obama said that “21st century businesses, including small businesses, need to sell more American products overseas. Today, our...
Yesterday, U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews concluded a two-day visit to Las Vegas, where he toured the floor of the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show...
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today reported that real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of...
International markets provide an opportunity for U.S. businesses to increase sales and overall competitiveness, but knowing how to get started and learning about foreign...
The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis today reported that real gross domestic product(GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third...
The President's Export Council serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade advising President Obama on government policies and programs...
.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that eight non-profit organizations have been selected to receive approximately $2.2 million in awards through the...
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that she will lead a high-level delegation of U.S. business leaders on an economic fact-finding mission to Poland...
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the July 2014 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S...
Yesterday, Secretary Pritzker and I announced that we will lead a high-level delegation on an economic fact-finding trip to Poland and Turkey later this month. I am excited...
Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews highlighted efforts to boost rural exports in upstate New York at a “Made in Rural America” forum at SUNY Cortland...
Many of ITA’s senior commercial diplomats from around the globe are meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss ways to better support business investors and U.S. exporters.
The Obama Administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce today released two new reports that further prove exports are strengthening our economy and creating good jobs. I...
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies co-hosted an event showing that Africa is one of the world’s next great sources of economic...
One way the International Trade Administration (ITA) supports U.S. exporters is through specific teams of specialists who focus on specific industry sectors.
Exports are an important tool for economic development and job creation, which is why the Obama Administration has made increased exports a central pillar of its strategy for...
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker highlighted progress on efforts to help rural small businesses and communities expand exports at the second “Made in Rural...
U.S. exports reached a record $2.3 trillion in 2013 and support a record 11.3 million U.S. jobs. Thousands of companies across the country made exporting a strategy to...
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the May 2014 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S...