As part of a trade mission, participants travel with U.S. government representatives to meet with prequalified sales prospects, agents, distributors and joint venture partners. This division of the U.S. Department of Commerce offers comprehensive information for U.S. companies seeking information on federal programs and activities that support U.S. exports. A Business Guide to Federal Export Assistance Programs. This U.S. Department of Commerce service is a free automated fax-delivery system offering trade information including demographics and export statistics internationally. Export Hotline Database of export information from the U.S. government, consulting firms, trade groups, foreign governments, etc.
Service is free and transmitted by fax.
The Commerce Department, the Export-Import Bank, and the SBA established this program to help small businesses compete in the increasingly globalized market.