BUYUSA.GOV -- U.S. Commercial Service

Northern California

Consulting and Advocacy

Export Counseling

Our trade specialists work directly with our team of experts overseas in getting you the information and advice that you need to succeed. We can help you:

  • Determine the best markets for your products and services
  • Develop an effective export strategy
  • Evaluate international competitors
  • Identify and comply with legal and regulatory issues
  • Locate export financing
  • Settle disputes
  • Win contract bids
  • Learn about cultural issues and business protocol

World Class Advocacy

Get a competitive edge with project advocacy to support your overseas bids. U.S. diplomats and other officials help your company when unanticipated problems arise-- resolve payment issues, settle disputes, win contracts, and overcome regulatory hurdles. Support can include government-to-government meetings by ambassadors and U.S. Commercial Service officers with high-level foreign government officials, in addition to direct intervention with foreign firms. For more information, please see the Advocacy Center homepage .

Platinum Key Service

Get long-term, comprehensive, customized support to achieve your business goals. The Platinum Key Service is solution-oriented and custom-tailored to your needs. Identify markets, launch products, develop major project opportunities, resolve market entry questions, and receive assistance on regulatory matters. Our in-country trade specialists will work closely with you to identify needs, develop a scope of workk, provide progress reports, and ensure timely resolution.

For more detail, contact your local office.