Government OrganizationsBureau of Export Administration
Promotes U.S. national and economic security and foreign policy interests by managing and
enforcing security-related trade and competitiveness programs.
Export-Import Bank of the United States
An independent U.S. government agency that helps finance the overseas sales of U.S. goods
and services.
Federal Trade Commission
Enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.
International Trade Administration
Dedicated to helping U.S. businesses compete in the global market place.
National Archives and Records
Administration
Maintains the code of Federal Regulations (searchable online via a keyword search).
U.S. Customs Service
Ensures that all goods and persons entering/exiting the United States do so in accordance
with all United States laws and regulations.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Promotes worldwide economic growth and oversees trade practices.
U.S. Department of State
Maintains international relationships and responds to diplomacy and crises issues.
U.S. Department of Transportation
Responsible for transportation safety improvements/enforcement, international
transportation agreements and the continuity of transportation services.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
An agency that protects the health of the America people. It ensures the safety of food, drugs, biological products, medical devices, and animal drugs and feed; and makes sure that cosmetics and medical and consumer products that remit radiation do no harm.
U.S. International Trade Commission
Provides objective trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of
government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions
against certain unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright
infringement.
U.S. Maritime Administration
Promotes the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States
merchant marine.
House Transportation
& Infrastructure Committee
This committee oversees highway, aviation, rail and maritime transportation systems
throughout the United States.
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Assists in the creation of jobs for Americans by helping U.S. companies pursue overseas
business opportunities.
U.S. Trade Representative
Responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and
direct investment policy, and leading or directing negotiations with other countries on
such matters.