U.S. Department of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration creates 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 International Trade Administration (ITA) works to: Promote U.S. exports; Attract inbound investment; Provide actionable data and information; and Defend against unfair trade.

Our trade experts and professional staff - approximately 2,200 employees - are positioned in more than 100 U.S. cities and 80 international markets.

The Global Education Team at ITA are trade specialists with education industry expertise that work closely with U.S. educational institutions and related companies to assist with and offer customized programs and services abroad to foster U.S. educational service exports.

Our team of education trade specialists across 200 locations are dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. education industry via market intelligence, matchmaking opportunities, and export counseling. 

Our team members are experts in international business development and are here to assist with your international outreach to students, potential partners, and agents.