The ITA promotes trade and investments in the United States through data aggregation and studies on global markets and specific U.S. regions. The agency utilizes its research to negotiate on behalf of U.S. industries and is also responsible for enforcing compliance with trade agreements.
The following table shows the total dollar value of Porter County exports from 2014 to 2018:
| County | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter County | $458,943,701 | $426,986,662 | $424,153,951 | $539,645,391 | $490,792,987 | 6.9% |