Selling to U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTAs) partner countries can help your company to enter and compete more easily in the global marketplace through reduced trade barriers. U.S. FTAs address a variety of foreign government activities that affect your business: reduced tariffs, stronger intellectual property protection, opportunities for U.S ...

A free trade agreement (FTA) or treaty is an agreement according to international law to form a free-trade area between the cooperating states. There are two types of trade agreements: bilateral and multilateral.

The United States has comprehensive free trade agreements in force with 20 countries. These are:

The United States currently has 14 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with 20 countries in force; the links below will take you to their full texts. Please note that FTA countries periodically update their rules of origin, which affects tariff schedules.

2021年6月8日 · A free trade agreement (FTA) is a treaty between two or more countries that reduces or eliminates trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas, and other non-tariff barriers to trade. FTAs aim to increase economic growth and job creation by promoting international trade. FTAs go beyond just the elimination of trade barriers.

2025年2月11日 · Free trade agreements (FTAs) help expand global market opportunities for U.S. producers and exporters. Bilateral and multilateral trade agreements strip away trade barriers, reduce or eliminate tariffs, and promote investment and economic growth.

2025年3月12日 · Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between two or more nations aims to bring tariffs, quotas, import restrictions, and other barriers to trade down or out of existence. The principal goal is to uphold an inherent and predictable trading atmosphere, allowing the free movement of services and goods across national boundaries.

2025年1月20日 · Global commerce relies heavily on free trade agreements (FTAs), which shape international economic relations by reducing trade barriers between countries. These agreements can lead to increased market access, enhanced competitiveness, and economic growth for the involved nations.

2024年11月27日 · The United States negotiates and implements free trade agreements (FTAs) and preferential trade legislations (PTLs), also known as preference programs, to promote prosperity for the U.S. economy. FTAs and PTLs open up new markets for U.S. exports, protect American producers and workers, and encourage free and equitable trade among our trading ...

Free trade agreements (FTA) between the United States and select trading partners provide low-duty or duty-free access and other benefits, including stronger intellectual property protection, fair treatment for U.S. investors, opportunities for U.S. exporter input in the development of FTA country product standards, enhanced opportunities to ...