# Commerce Supports U.S. Firms in Overseas Deals

On October 22, 2026, the Department of Commerce reported that its International Trade Administration (ITA) Advocacy Center had supported 216 signed overseas commercial deals worth more than $383 billion since January 20, 2025. The deals represent $322.6 billion in U.S. export content and are associated with 1.3 million jobs. Commerce also reported more than 1,540 active cases representing over $1.7 trillion in project value and more than $1.2 trillion in expected U.S. exports. These are commercial export outcomes and prospective international business opportunities—not necessarily U.S. government procurement awards.

- U.S. companies competing for international projects may seek advocacy support through the ITA Advocacy Center and the U.S. Commercial Service; the reported active cases indicate a substantial pipeline, not a set of open federal solicitations.
- Exporters and contractors should distinguish government-supported commercial deals from government-funded contracts when assessing market size, revenue forecasts, and procurement experience.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
- International Trade Administration (ITA)
- ITA Advocacy Center
- U.S. Commercial Service

### Key Quotes
> ITA’s global network of trade professionals is working tirelessly to help American companies win contracts around the world, driving U.S. exports, strengthening American manufacturing, and supporting American workers throughout the country.
> — William Kimmitt, Under Secretary of Commerce

### Sources
- [Department of Commerce Shatters Records with $383 Billion in Advocacy Commercial Deals Under President Trump](https://www.trade.gov/press-release/department-commerce-shatters-records-383-billion-advocacy-commercial-deals) - ITA