The office of Market Access and Trade Agreements Compliance at the U.S. Mission to the EU identifies and overcomes trade barriers, resolves trade policy issues, and ensures that the EU fully meets its obligations under our trade agreements. We work with large and small businesses to ensure that they receive the benefits of the more than 270 trade agreements that open up markets to U.S. goods and services. We coordinate efforts with our Commercial Service experts in areas such as:
- Standards
- Intellectual Property and Piracy
- Environment
- Government Procurement
- Customs
- Quotas
- Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles
If you believe your company is being treated unfairly in the EU market, contact the Compliance Unit:
Ashley
Miller
Compliance Attaché
Direct Dial: +32 2 508 2769
Susana
Getman
Compliance Specialist
Direct Dial: +32 2 508 2677
Ronke
Cambier
Secretary
Direct Dial: +32 2 508 2142
Other Useful Resources
The Trade Compliance Center is a one-stop shop for getting U.S. government assistance in resolving trade barriers or unfair situations encountered in foreign markets.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) The global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Agency responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade policy:
The Trade Remedy Assistance Office (TRAO) at the U.S. International Trade Commission provides the public with general information on specific U.S trade laws and provides technical assistance to eligible small businesses seeking relief under the trade laws.
National Trade Estimate Report is a yearly report by the U.S. Trade Representative highlighting trade barriers faced by U.S. industry.
Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy– STOP! A comprehensive initiative to fight global piracy and help American businesses secure and enforce their rights around the world.
Department of Commerce The International Trade Administration is responsible for promoting trade, competitiveness and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade agreements.
Other IPR-related links:
USG
Department of
Commerce
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office
Department of
Justice, Computer Crime and IP Section
DHS/Customs and Border Protection
Copyright
Office, Library of the Congress
Industry
International
Intellectual Property Alliance
Motion Picture
Association of America
Recording Industry
Association of America - IFPI/recording industry association
abroad
Business Software
Alliance
Entertainment
Software Association
Association
of American Publishers
International
Trademark Association
Pharmaceutical
Researchers and Manufacturers of America
International
Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition
U.S. Chamber
of Commerce
International Organizations
World Trade Organization, resources on
TRIPS
World Intellectual
Property Organization
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