United States International Trade Commission

Not to be confused with Federal Trade Commission.
International Trade Commission
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 8, 1916
Preceding agency
  • U.S. Tariff Commission
JurisdictionInternational Trade Issues
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Employees402 (civilian career employees as of September 30, 2017)[1]
Agency executive
  • Amy A. Karpel, Chair
Websitewww.usitc.gov
Footnotes
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The United States International Trade Commission (USITC or I.T.C.[3]) is an agency of the United States federal government that advises the legislative and executive branches on matters of trade. It is an independent, bipartisan entity that analyzes trade issues such as tariffs and competitiveness and publishes reports. As a quasi-judicial entity, the USITC investigates the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against unfair trade practices, such as subsidies; dumping; and intellectual property infringement, including copyright infringement.[4]

  1. ^ "U.S. International Trade Commission Employment - September 2017". FedScope - Federal Human Resources Data (Database). Washington, D.C.: United States Office of Personnel Management. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  2. ^ "About the USITC". U.S. International Trade Commission. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference itc was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Recent Decisions from the United States International Trade Commission". Docket Alarm, Inc. USITC. Retrieved 10 April 2014.