Global Markets
Mission Statement
Global Markets assists and advocates for U.S. businesses in international markets to foster U.S. economic prosperity.
Utilizing our network of trade promotion and policy professionals located in over 70 countries and 100 U.S. locations, Global Markets promotes U.S. exports, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises; advances and protects U.S. commercial interests overseas; and attracts inward investment into the United States.
Vision
Global Markets provides the most effective and efficient government assistance to U.S. businesses, foreign investors in the United States, and partners seeking opportunities and facing challenges in a dynamic global marketplace.
Value Proposition
Global Markets has a federal government presence both across the United States and in countries that represent 91 percent of worldwide GDP with authoritative, impartial, accessible professionals who have specific trade and investment expertise. As trusted intermediaries with extensive public and private sector contacts, credibility and influence in foreign markets, GM effectively assists U.S. businesses and partners in entering and expanding international markets, addressing barriers to accessing foreign markets, winning foreign government procurements and attracting inward investment.
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