U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Employee Directory
International Trade and DevelopmentVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is a U.S. government agency focused on critical infrastructure development in emerging markets within the international trade and development sector. Based in Arlington, Virginia, it supports upfront technical work that accelerates project development and connects these efforts with procurement opportunities for U.S. goods and services. The agency also hosts activities that foster infrastructure partnerships between the United States and overseas partners. Its impact is reflected in export activity, with an average of $226 in U.S. exports per dollar of activity and more than $127 billion in U.S. exports linked to the supported projects. USTDA targets governments and project developers in emerging economies, moving infrastructure projects toward realization and connecting them with U.S. suppliers. Recent activity includes a 2026 partnership with Mongolia's Civil Aviation Authority to advance direct air connectivity.