Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA)

This agreement ensures greater access to the United States market for Australian products.

The United States is the economic powerhouse of the world, with the largest and richest consumer market.

The Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) came into effect on 1 January 2005. It ensures greater access to the United States market for Australian products. The Agreement also:

  • enhances prospects for Australian services, trade and investment
  • improves the regulatory and investment environment between the 2 countries
  • promotes increased business mobility.

Doing business in the United States

Before entering the US business market, there are a number of factors to take into account including culture, politics and business etiquette.

Through a range of in-market and Australian-based services, Austrade can help Australian companies:

  • familiarise themselves with local market conditions
  • develop export opportunities.

Learn more about visas, tax requirements, priority business and product sectors at Doing business in the United States.

More information

For detailed information, visit the AUSFTA page on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) website.


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