International Trade Administration

Attention graduate students interested in international affairs and trade 📣! The U.S. Commercial Service Fellowship Program application will close in just a few weeks! Learn more and apply here by August 7, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET for this unique living & learning opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gc4Z32cb #internationalaffairs #trade #fellowship

Happy Independence Day 🎆! Today, we celebrate and recommit to the values of liberty, justice, and unity upon which the U.S. was founded. Have a safe and joyful holiday. #IndependenceDay #July4th 

#ICYMI: Under Secretary Lago joined the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw for their Inspiring Voices video series! She shared how much she admires Marie Curie, the first person ever to win two Nobel Prizes. She also shared advice like the importance of not being afraid to ask questions and showing your passion. Watch the full video to hear more reflections from Under Secretary Lago 📽: https://lnkd.in/gRAvQip7

To wrap Caribbean American Heritage Month, Jose Burgos, Statewide Director of the U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, shared a message about what this vibrant and diverse region means to him and how excited he is on this occasion to highlight all that the Caribbean has to offer, from cultural contributions to trade opportunities 🌎. Read here! #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth #Caribbean #PuertoRico

📣 Now seeking nominations to the Secretary’s Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee for 2024-2026! The ETTAC advises on the development and administration of U.S. government programs to enhance U.S. exports of environmental technologies, goods, and services and strengthen U.S. industry competitiveness. Prospective applicants are welcome to attend and observe the final meeting of the 2022-2024 charter on July 16th. Specific industries of focus include: • Air pollution monitoring and control technologies • Emerging technologies such as carbon removal, carbon capture, and PFAS removal/destruction • Environmental engineering and consulting services • Monitoring & instrumentation devices and services • Process and pollution prevention technologies • Solid and hazardous waste management and recycling technologies • Water and wastewater treatment technologies; and • Weather monitoring and forecasting, flood management, coastal resilience Nominations due by August 9th, 2024: https://lnkd.in/g3U85EAd #environmentaltechnologies #envirotech

We're sharing the latest Top Export Market Rankings for the U.S. travel and tourism industry! Informed by data and analysis, these rankings empower destinations and attractions to thrive in the international market. Explore, strategize, succeed with the help of this new tool. https://direc.to/koPa #travel #tourism #USTourism 

For Juneteenth National Independence Day, read a message from ITA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility & Employee Engagement Officer Herrick Ross on how this occasion offers us all an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to upholding the values of justice, equality, and freedom. Let us come together to commemorate the past, celebrate progress, and recommit to a brighter and more equal future. #Juneteenth

Join us in celebrating the launch of the Top Export Market Rankings for the U.S. travel and tourism industry! These export rankings will support your international outreach efforts. Explore the rankings and elevate your global strategy 🌐 with insights like visitor spending, visitor activities, and more! https://direc.to/koPa #travel #tourism #TravelTrends #export

Deputy Under Secretary Farrell concluded her trip to Southern #California, where she met with several local business leaders and hosted a Building Bridges to Global Markets event. During her visits to Ventura County and Los Angeles County businesses representing ports, logistics, automation, and aerospace sectors, she engaged in discussions about exporting opportunities and how ITA can support their exporting journeys. The Building Bridges: Women in Global Trade event was held in partnership with the NEW Women's Business Center. The event focused on opportunities for U.S. women business leaders to gain export resources and insights for success in the global marketplace. At the event, Deputy Under Secretary Farrell presented an Export Achievement Certificate to Southern California company, EazyHold, for their successes working with ITA’s trade experts to help globalize their web presence and increase the number of export markets. Read more about the trip: https://lnkd.in/gKUPPn-9 U.S. Commercial Service #trade #export

From June 10-14, ITA celebrated our 3rd Annual Diversity and Inclusion Week for our global workforce! Together, we explored and discussed multiple aspects of identity, including gender, race, ability, religion, and sexual orientation with the aim of fostering a culture of inclusion, belonging and respect. “Cultivating an environment where we can bring our entire selves to work strengthens all of us as one vibrant team ...This inclusive mindset is crucial to ensure that the Commerce Department is serving and benefiting U.S. businesses, workers and communities from all walks of life,” said Under Secretary Marisa Lago. Through community-building initiatives like this, we recommit ourselves to embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by making meaningful changes from within, while uplifting all of the diverse stakeholders we serve. Learn more about Diversity and Inclusion at ITA here: https://lnkd.in/g2nQv8FP Find out more about how you can support DEIA: https://lnkd.in/giv8n_Fv #DEIA #Diversity #Inclusion