United States Diplomatic Mission to Italy

Venice

For American companies, the Italian market, among Europe’s largest, is attractive in numerous sectors and is an important element of any comprehensive export strategy in Europe.

At Mission Italy, the U.S. Commercial Service, the U.S. Office of Agricultural Affairs, the U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation and the Economic Section work to promote the export of U.S. goods, services and technology in today’s global marketplace.

• The U.S. Commercial Service is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and assists U.S. companies exporting goods and services, and expanding their business opportunities in the Italian market. Our customized services include identifying market information and prospects, finding and vetting potential representatives and partners, and facilitating participation in Italian trade shows and events. We help level the playing field through project and market-access advocacy and business facilitation, and support SelectUSA activities that encourage job-creating Italian investment in the United States.
  The U.S. Commercial Service-Italy website is available at:
  http://export.gov/italy/index.asp
• The Foreign Agricultural Service is a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and provides information and contacts for Italian buyers looking for U.S. agricultural genetics, bulk and processed commodities, food, and beverage products, market briefs to help U.S. firms enter and compete in the Italian market, promotional materials for U.S. products, a directory of American suppliers in Europe, and trade show assistance for U.S. suppliers. The Foreign Agriculture Service is also responsible for agricultural market intelligence via its Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN), international agricultural policy and trade issues, global agricultural issues, including food security and climate change, capacity building, and other assistance programs.
  The Foreign Agricultural Service-Italy website is available at:
  http://italy.usembassy.gov/agtrade.html
• The Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) is responsible for the full range of defense cooperation activities in Italy. Chief among these activities is the support of bi-lateral armaments cooperation programs. Other activities include U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of defense articles, services and training. ODC serves as the link between the U.S. Department of Defense and the Italian Government. Italy has procured and continues to support many of its most important armaments systems through the assistance of the ODC.
  The Office of Defense Cooperation-Italy website is available at:
  http://italy.usembassy.gov/odc.html
• The Economic Section of the U.S. Department of State at Embassy Rome is responsible for monitoring and managing the full range of economic relations between the U.S. and Italy. The section interacts with the Italian government on bilateral and international economic policy issues; reports on developments in the Italian economy; facilitates U.S. exports to, and investment in, Italy; and provides advocacy on behalf of U.S. business operating in Italy.
  The Economic Section-Italy website is available at:
  http://italy.usembassy.gov/economic.html