The following is a list of government resources for small to midsized manufacturers looking for exporting information. While it is not meant to be a comprehensive directory, the list provides a good starting point.
- export.gov
- Export-Import Bank of the United States
- Georgia Department of Economic Development (for Georgia manufacturers, but all states have them: see U.S. Economic Development Administration)
- International Trade Administration
- National Export Initiative, export.gov
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
- Small Business Administration
- U.S. Commercial Service, trade promotion arm of the ITA
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