Advancing the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Program
NAFTZ represents the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone community before Congress, federal agencies and administration officials, advocating for policies that protect, strengthen and advance this important economic development program.
Drawing on the real-world experience of U.S. FTZ operators, businesses and industry experts, we bring practical insights, industry perspectives and actionable solutions directly to policymakers. We work to ensure trade policies and regulations reflect the needs of American businesses, support domestic investment and job creation, and preserve the effectiveness of the U.S. FTZ program as a tool for economic growth and global competitiveness.
Through ongoing engagement and collaboration, NAFTZ helps bridge the gap between policymakers and the businesses and communities affected by their decisions.
NAFTZ is committed to
Ensuring the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone program continues to operate as an effective, congressionally authorized tool, supporting:
GET INVOLVED!
Our members play an important role in our advocacy efforts. Here are some ways that you can contribute:
NAFTZ encourages members to engage directly with their elected Senators and Representatives to share how the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone program supports jobs, investment, and economic activity in their states and districts. These engagements—whether through NAFTZ’s annual Legislative Summit or ongoing outreach—help ensure policymakers understand the real-world impact and importance of the U.S. FTZ program.
Member participation strengthens NAFTZ’s collective voice and provides Congress with firsthand insight into how U.S. FTZs support American operations, communities, and economic competitiveness.
NAFTZ Advocacy Working Groups provide members with the opportunity to directly inform and shape the association’s engagement on specific policy and operational issues affecting the U.S. FTZ program. Organized around key advocacy topics, these groups bring together subject matter experts from across the U.S. FTZ community to identify emerging issues, share operational perspectives, and help guide NAFTZ’s advocacy priorities and strategy.
Participation ensures NAFTZ’s engagement reflects real-world experience and allows members to contribute their expertise to efforts that support the effective administration and continued success of the U.S. FTZ program.
NAFTZ provides members with timely updates on legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the U.S. FTZ program. Through regular email communications and the monthly Zones Report, members receive important information on regulatory changes, agency actions, and emerging issues relevant to U.S. FTZ operations.
Staying informed enables members to anticipate changes, respond effectively to new requirements, and engage with NAFTZ advocacy efforts when member insight and participation can support effective program administration.
From time to time, NAFTZ may request member participation in targeted advocacy efforts related to specific legislative, regulatory, or administrative matters affecting the U.S. FTZ program. These requests may include contacting Congressional offices, providing operational insight, or supporting NAFTZ engagement with federal agencies.
Member participation in these efforts ensures policymakers and regulators have access to accurate, real-world perspectives and reinforces the importance of the U.S. FTZ program to American jobs, investment, and economic competitiveness.