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In 1980, pressures of monitoring and developing international trade prompted the US Congress to establish USITA as a part of the US Department of Commerce. Assistance was needed in the areas of developing trade policy, enforcing current trade regulations, and fostering increased exports of US goods. USITA is comprised of four operating units: 1 Import administration . This unit develops, implements and oversees regulations associated with international trade. The administration also is responsible for investigating charges of dumping levied against foreign interests. 2 International economic policy . This unit is essentially an information source for those seeking economic information on a country or region of the world. 3 Trade development . This unit is in charge of promoting the export of US goods. It also offers advice on which types of exports are most likely to be in demand and offers support for specific sectors of the economy as it deems expedient. 4 US and foreign commercial service . This unit sponsors trade missions, exhibitions, conferences, and other activities to promote the export of US goods. The activities of this unit are carried out both in the United States and other countries in which trade promotion is deemed desirable. United States Customs Service ( 1994 ). A Basic Guide to Importing . Lincolnwood, IL : NTC Publishing . ... log in or subscribe to read full text