The U.S. Commercial Service is the nation’s premier export promotion agency.
Leveraging their Six Sigma engagement methodology, the International Expansion Blueprint™ (IEB), they can help you develop and implement a sound export strategy and find qualified overseas business partners.
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U.S Export Assistance Center of Arkansas
The U.S Export Assistance Center of Arkansas (USEAC) is the local trade promotion arm of the U.S Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. They specialize in assisting small and medium sized businesses export their goods and services to the international market. They offer various services including market intelligence, trade counseling, business networking, and commercial diplomacy support.
Located in downtown Little Rock, this office provides Arkansas companies with significant support in their export endeavors. Please feel free to contact Richard Duda at any time.

Richard Duda, Director
U.S. Commercial Service – Little Rock Export Assistance Center
U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration
+1 501-324-5794 (office)
+1 501-251-7472 (mobile)
700 W. Capitol Avenue, Room 4413
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
In addition to the local office in Arkansas, the USCS network includes offices in every state, and in over 80 countries. These overseas locations are based in U.S. embassies and consulates and are staffed by American Commercial Diplomats and locally-hired business specialists.
On a daily basis, USCS Trade Specialists work with exporters to optimize their export operations. Here are a few topics they can help you with:
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The International Trade Administration (ITA), of which the USCS is a part, is charged with strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade through the enforcement of trade laws and agreements. It also publishes the Top Market Reports, and maintains statistical trade data.
The Department of Commerce has recently published their 2023 National Export Strategy, an essential element of the Department’s mission to advance U.S. leadership in the industries of the future, revitalize domestic manufacturing, and create quality jobs across the country. It sets forth a cohesive strategy and a robust toolkit to support U.S. exporters and to channel the power of exports into economic progress, growth, and security on behalf of the American people.
We are grateful to the U.S. Commercial Service for its generous sponsorship of Export-U for over a decade.
