Defense Trade Advocacy

The U.S. Department of Commerce coordinates the use of U.S. Government resources and authority in order to level the playing field by advocating on behalf of U.S. business interests as they compete against foreign firms for specific international contracts or other U.S. export opportunities.

For defense trade advocacy requests, Bureau of Industry and Security’s Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security coordinates the interagency policy review, with the support of the Departments of State and Defense, to determine whether the request is consistent with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives.

The International Trade Administration’s Advocacy Center is the defense industry’s point of contact for requesting defense trade advocacy.  All requests for U.S. Government advocacy assistance for defense-related projects should be submitted to the Advocacy Center.

Further information on the Advocacy Center’s activities and procedures can be obtained from its Web site.