At US Africa Trade Desk (USATD), we do more than simply enable transactions; we are pioneers in constructing economic bridges that span continents, fostering enduring trade relationships that thrive on sustainability. Here’s a glimpse into the unique approach that distinguishes us
Reciprocal Trade Between the United States and Africa
The U.S.-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) facilitates sustainable, mutually beneficial trade between the United States and Africa by ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of food, agricultural products, and apparel across both regions. We connect trusted producers and exporters with established buyers, including mills, processors, distributors, and retail channels.Our trade portfolio includes a wide range of commodities such as bulk grains, pulses, edible oils, specialty foods, processed foods, fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables, meat, and seafood. On the U.S. export side, we source products including wheat, maize, soybeans, rice, dairy, poultry, and packaged grocery items for distribution into African markets.
From Africa, we export high-value products such as cashews, macadamia nuts, avocados, grapes, citrus, coffee, cocoa, and spices into the U.S. market. Operating in over 50 African countries and working with nearly 800 vetted suppliers, USATD leverages long-standing relationships to deliver a reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient supply chain. Through our two-way custody model, we streamline transactions, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and reduce cross-border risks—enabling high-quality products to reach thousands of retail outlets across Africa and the United States through a commercially grounded platform that drives real trade.
USATD: Bridging Continents, Strengthening Supply Chains.
At the core of USATD’s mission is a strategic approach to bilateral trade, ensuring that African and American products complement and reinforce each other’s production, rather than compete with it.
Through our close collaboration with U.S. embassies, trade officials, and U.S. and African Government agencies, we streamline regulatory processes and facilitate direct trade agreements, which support U.S. and African businesses seeking equitable market access and diversified and reliable supply sources.
USATD: Bridging Continents, Strengthening Supply Chains.
At the core of USATD’s mission is a strategic approach to bilateral trade, ensuring that African and American products complement and reinforce each other’s production, rather than compete with it.
Through our close collaboration with U.S. embassies, trade officials, and U.S. and African Government agencies, we streamline regulatory processes and facilitate direct trade agreements, which support U.S. and African businesses seeking equitable market access and diversified and reliable supply sources.
This approach reinforces the U.S. commitment to building resilient supply chains, complementing domestic production, and expanding access to affordable, high-quality goods that meet American consumer demand.
As a private-sector-driven initiative, USATD plays a key role in implementing U.S. trade policy in actionable ways, fostering sustainable economic partnerships that not only support African economies but also strengthen U.S. market competitiveness. By ensuring compliance with trade agreements, leveraging government resources effectively, and driving investment into underutilized supply chains, USATD enhances America’s strategic position in global trade while reinforcing economic prosperity at home.
By working hand-in-hand with U.S. trade officers, USATD ensures that bilateral trade is executed with transparency, efficiency, and adherence to U.S. legal frameworks. This direct coordination allows us to proactively address regulatory challenges, unlock new trade corridors, and implement policies that enhance economic resilience, food security, and long-term trade stability between the U.S. and Africa.
At US Africa Trade Desk (USATD), we do more than simply enable transactions; we are pioneers in constructing economic bridges that span continents, fostering enduring trade relationships that thrive on sustainability. Here’s a glimpse into the unique approach that distinguishes us
Elevating Communities Through USATD
USATD is a groundbreaking initiative that not only seeks to unveil the vast potential of African commodities but also embodies our ethos of uplifting the communities from which we source. Our mantra, “give more than we take,” is deeply integrated into every transaction and partnership, ensuring that our engagement goes beyond business, to significantly enhance the lives and environments of our African partners. This platform is meticulously designed to facilitate direct market access for African producers to the U.S. market, focusing on AGOA-eligible countries and products, while simultaneously fostering economic empowerment and sustainable development within local communities.
Forging Strategic Alliances: Our Partnership With Prosper Africa
To amplify our impact on a global scale, we’ve established a key partnership with Prosper Africa, a Presidential-level national security initiative aimed at strengthening the strategic and economic partnership between the U.S. and Africa by catalyzing transformative two-way trade and investment flows.
This collaboration is instrumental in enhancing market access, ensuring supply chain resilience, and magnifying the opportunities available for African producers and U.S. retailers alike.
Prosper Africa brings together services from across the U.S. Government to help companies and investors do business in U.S. and African markets.
To learn more, visit http://www.prosperafrica.gov
Advantages for African Suppliers
U.S. Demand-Driven Market Development
We align African suppliers with the specific needs and trends of the U.S. market, ensuring their products meet consumer demand.
Market Entry Support
Our comprehensive support covers crucial aspects such as marketing strategy, logistics, fee waivers, and insurance, smoothing the entry of African suppliers into the U.S. market.
Knowledge and Experience Sharing
Suppliers have the opportunity to learn from and leverage Intertrade Direct’s extensive experience in successfully supplying U.S. retailers.
Supply Chain Streamlining
We simplify the typical supply chain complexities, enabling a more efficient and direct route to U.S. retailers.
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