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The Office of the United States Trade Representative

Established in 2002, the Office of Small Business Affairs was created with the cooperation of the U.S. Small Business Administration to address small business concerns in the development, negotiation, and implementation of U.S. trade policy.  The Office of Small Business Affairs is committed to addressing the changing and differing needs of U.S. small businesses in the trade policy arena.  Whether assisting with a customs issue, addressing an enforcement concern, or educating small businesses on their important role in trade, the Office of Small Business affairs prides itself on responsiveness.

Did you know that 97% of all exporters are small businesses?  Additionally, almost 1/3 of all U.S. exports are generated by U.S. small businesses.

Whether you are a manufacturer, service provider, small farmer, small rancher, or merchant, U.S. trade policy is being developed to assist in creating the environment for you to succeed in doing business abroad.

Some useful links for U.S. Small Business interested in entering the global marketplace:

SBA Offices
Selection U.S. Small Business Administration
Selection U.S. Small Business Administrations Office of International Trade
 
Financial Institutions
Selection U.S. Export Import Bank
Selection U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation
 
Commerce Dept. Offices
Selection Buy USA - by the Department of Commerce
Selection Export.gov - by the Department of Commerce