U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA)

1621 No. Kent Street, Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22309
Tel: 703-875-4357
Fax: 703-875-4009
http://www.tda.gov

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency assists in the creation of jobs for Americans by helping U.S. companies pursue overseas business opportunities.  Through the funding of feasibility studies, orientation visits, specialized training grants, business workshops, and various forms of technical assistance, it enables American businesses to compete for infrastructure and industrial projects in middle-income and developing countries.

TDA primarily is involved in the sectors of agriculture; energy; environment; health care; information technology manufacturing; mining and minerals development; telecommunications; transportation; and, water resources.  Through the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), it works closely with the Department of Commerce, The Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and other export promotion agencies to advance American business interests abroad.