Department of Commerce Organized Trade Missions

U.S. Department of Commerce trade missions are overseas programs for U.S. firms that wish to explore and pursue export opportunities by meeting directly with potential clients in their markets.

Trade missions include:

  • One-to-one meetings with foreign industry executives and government officials, pre-screened to match your specific business objectives whether for representation, direct sales or joint ventures in the local market.
  • Networking events with guests from local industry multipliers including Chambers of Commerce, associations and business councils that are influential in the business community.
  • Briefings and roundtables with the legal and business community on local business practices and opportunities.
  • Site visits to local facilities where your technologies/services may be applied.
  • Media coverage.

Certified Trade Missions

The Department of Commerce also certifies trade missions that are organized by state and private sector organizations and hosted by Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service overseas offices. Learn more about Certified Trade Missions.

For more information, please contact:

Frank Spector, Senior Advisor – Trade Missions
Office of Trade Promotion Programs
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
Frank.Spector@trade.gov
(202) 482-2054


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