Welcome to Trade Americas!

The U.S. Commercial Service helps U.S. business export goods and services to markets worldwide. The Trade Americas program brings together the resources of U.S. Commercial Service offices in 14 countries and State Department sections at U.S. Embassies in 10 additional markets, providing your company with a single point of access to regional trade events, our extensive services, and research covering markets throughout the region.

The Trade Americas site provides information on the existing and proposed free trade agreements throughout the region, market research, trade event lists, industry-specific information, business service providers, useful links, and key contacts. 

For information about the “Look South” initiative, click here.

For information about “Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas”, click here.

Sign up for updates about export opportunities in the growing markets in the Americas. Expect no more than one email per week.

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Learn more about how we can help you increase export sales to these markets:

Trade Americas Highlights

• Trade Missions to the Americas - Take advantage of Department of Commerce trade missions to explore and pursue export opportunities by meeting directly with potential clients in their markets.
• Getting Paid by Your Latin American Buyer - This guide identifies the main financing and payment mechanisms available to support U.S. exporters selling to Latin America.

Doing Business in the Americas Reports

Best Prospect Industry Sectors for U.S. Exports

Our Global Network at work

• Learn about various email lists that are maintained to keep the U.S. exporter informed.
• Assess your company’s readiness for entering your first markets, expanding into additional markets, or taking on more challenging, high-growth export markets.

• Watch a series of short videos for an overview of export opportunities and interviews with in-country trade experts.