Founded in 1914, the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) is the oldest and largest trade association advocating an open, rules-based international trade system. It consistently advocates for economic engagement over sanctions. It serves hundreds of member companies in activities encompassing international trade policy, international tax policy, human resources, and unilateral economic sanctions. 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.
According to its website, the NFTC’s mission is to advance global commerce through advocating public policies that foster an open international trade and investment regime, mobilizing and disseminating expertise and information on key issues, and influencing public debate through interaction with policy makers and opinion leaders.
Read more about National Foreign Trade Council: History, Board of Directors, National Foreign Trade Council Foundation
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