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International Trade Division

The International Trade Division (ITD) promotes the export of Ohio products and services to strengthen Ohio's economy and advance its leadership position in the global market. ITD provides companies with market research and information; participates in trade shows; operates international offices; and assists with export finance and incentive opportunities. ITD also works with the Economic Development Division to promote Ohio and attract foreign investments into the state.
Ohio's international trade offices are located in Brussels, Belgium; Tokyo, Japan; Hong Kong, People's Republic of China; Toronto, Canada; Tel Aviv, Israel; Mexico City, Mexico; Sao Paulo, Brazil*; Santiago, Chile*; Buenos Aires, Argentina*; and Johannesburg, South Africa. These offices offer assistance to Ohio companies seeking representation in their respective markets and help foreign companies seeking Ohio businesses as suppliers of products and services. In addition, Ohio's international offices assist companies interested in joint ventures, licensing arrangements, and technology transfers.

(*Joint offices through partnership with the Council of Great Lakes Governors)

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International Trade Assistance
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Japan Trade Program
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