About Manufacturing & Services

Manufacturing and Services (MAS) is a unit of the International Trade Administration, and is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of U.S. industry, expanding its market access, and increasing exports.

MAS undertakes industry trade analysis, shapes U.S. trade policy, participates in trade negotiations, organizes trade capacity building programs, and evaluates the impact of domestic and international economic and regulatory policies on U.S. manufacturers and service industries. MAS works with other U.S. agencies in developing a public policy environment that advances U.S. competitiveness at home and abroad.

Through the Commerce Department's Manufacturing Initiative, MAS is addressing the challenges facing U.S. manufacturers and is headed by an Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services. The Assistant Secretary serves as the primary liaison with U.S industry and its trade associations to address U.S. competitiveness in global markets; advises on domestic and international trade and investment policies affecting the competitiveness of U.S. industry; conducts research and analysis on manufacturing and services; and develops strategies, policies and programs to strengthen the competitive position of U.S. industries in the United States and world markets.The Office of Manufacturing and Services consists of the following divisions:

• Manufacturing
• Services
• Industry Analysis
• Standards Liaison
• Advisory Committees