Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced its fiscal year 2025 results, showing a near-record average of $226 in U.S. exports for every dollar programmed. Since its establishment in 1992, USTDA has facilitated more than $127 billion in U.S. exports to the infrastructure projects it has supported in emerging markets.
“As the U.S. government’s first mover in overseas infrastructure development, USTDA is essential to advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and our partners around the world,” said Thomas R. Hardy, USTDA’s Deputy Director. “By engaging early, we create the conditions for trusted American solutions to shape high-quality infrastructure outcomes. This supports U.S. jobs while reinforcing America’s ability to outcompete our economic adversaries. USTDA’s near-record results this year reaffirm the Agency’s impact and the exceptional performance of our team.”
USTDA measures its export results using an “export multiplier,” which is the average value of U.S. exports supported for every dollar of Congressional funding programmed. The multiplier, currently 226 to 1, is based on a ten-year average to reflect the long timeline of infrastructure projects, from planning to implementation.
For more than 30 years, USTDA has used a rigorous monitoring and evaluation process to measure project-specific results. This approach gives a consistent and reliable picture of program effectiveness, informing strategic planning, helping to shape new activities, and strengthening the Agency’s use of its funds. It also ensures a credible and significant link between USTDA-funded activities and the U.S. exports they support.
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development in emerging markets, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and our overseas partners while creating opportunities to deploy trusted U.S. solutions. USTDA funds the upfront technical work that accelerates the development of infrastructure projects, helping them attract the financing they need for implementation and procurement of U.S. goods and services.
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