The following trade services will help USMEF members identify new market opportunities:

• Trade leads published online as they are received
• Daily news stories sent by e-mail to members wishing to be on the USMEF notification list (contact Michael Igoe migoe@usmef.org for inclusion)
• The Export Newsline, USMEF's weekly news and information newsletter
• Online technical notes designed to provide urgent information for specific export markets
• Online USMEF event calendar to keep members informed of USMEF promotional activities and events
• Updated lists of importers (by country)
• International trade team visits to members' facilities
• Participation in international product shows
• Experience and assistance available from USMEF's international offices
• USMEF's international offices can help members arrange appointments with buyers, retailers and translation services
• International market studies and consumer research
• Assistance with product claims
• Seminars on technical, financial, market analysis and trends or trade issues
• Access to USMEF's Export Services Department which includes assistance with labeling, health/sanitary and  certification issues, tariffs and EU and Halal pre-plant inspections at reduced rates

Market access — removing trade and technical barriers:

• Reducing unfair tariffs and other nontariff trade barriers such as health and sanitation issues
• Updates on tariffs, quotas, and health issues

USMEF international offices conduct product promotions that stimulate demand for U.S. products:

• Trade seminars and joint promotions
• Branded product promotions
• Publicity campaigns and advertising
• Newsletters and educational materials for international buyers 
• Promotions in retail outlets, hotels, and restaurants  
• USMEF international offices can provide one-on-one assistance on specific programs for U.S. exporters