National Foreign Trade Council

Founded in 1914, the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) is an American trade association advocating an open, rules-based international trade system. It serves its hundreds of member companies in activities encompassing international trade policy, international tax policy, and human resources. The NFTC is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has an office in New York. Its current president is William A. Reinsch, former Under-Secretary for Export Administration in the Clinton Administration.[1]

History

The organization was founded in 1914 by James A. Farrell, the President of US Steel. As the leader of that company, he grew sales through international exports and became an early advocate for global trade.

Activities

NFTC develops and advocates trade and export finance policies that maximize the competitiveness of its member companies in the global marketplace.[2] The NFTC successfully overturned the Massachusetts Burma Law before the U.S. Supreme Court in Crosby v. National Foreign Trade Council.

References

  1. ↑ "Staff Directory". National Foreign Trade Council. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Trade Policy". National Foreign Trade Council. Retrieved June 21, 2013.

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