Global Sourcing
There are several resources that you can turn to for assistance in sourcing products from abroad.
Foreign Trade Offices
Many countries maintain trade offices or trade attachés in the United States to help companies from their countries sell products and services to the American companies.
These foreign trade offices typically can be contacted by calling the country's Embassy or Consulates in the United States. Some of the more prominent trade offices that can assist you with sourcing from their countries are:
Chicago International Trade Commissioners Association
CITCA is an organization comprising the senior trade representatives from foreign governments based in Chicago with jurisdiction for the Midwest.
The commissioners play an essential role in informing and consulting the commercial constituents from their respective countries and in facilitating trade and business opportunities. These trade commissioners can assist you in sourcing products from their county.