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the important difference that the bank sets the interest rate in accordance with internationalagreements. In many cases, an Ex-Im Bank guarantee results in a cost that is lower than an Ex-ImBank loan.The U.S. Commercial Service Advocacy Center (export.gov/advocacy)For a U.S. company bidding on a foreign government procurement contract, exporting todaycan mean more than just selling a good product at a competitive price. It can also mean dealingwith foreign governments and complex rules. If you feel that the bidding process is not openand transparent or that it may be tilted in favor of your foreign competition, then you need tocontact the Advocacy Center. The Advocacy Center coordinates the actions of 20 U.S. governmentagencies involved in international trade. Advocacy assistance may involve a visit to a key foreignofficial by a high-ranking U.S. government official, direct support from U.S. officials stationedoverseas, letters to foreign decision makers, and coordinated action by U.S. government agenciesand businesses of all types and sizes.Trade Agreements Negotiations and Compliance (tcc.export.gov)The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade Agreements Negotiations and Compliance(TANC) ensure foreign compliance with international trade agreements. Part of DOC’sInternational Trade Administration, TANC (through the Trade Agreements Compliance Program)systematically monitors, investigates, and evaluates foreigngovernment compliance with our international trade agreements. Thisfree program is available to assist all U.S. exporters or investors facingtrade barriers, but it is particularly valuable to small and medium-sizedcompanies, which often lack the resources or expertise to deal withthese problems alone. It is the U.S. government’s one-stop shop forgetting help to reduce or eliminate those barriers.The TANC website includes a fully searchable database containing thetexts of approximately 250 international trade agreements. To assist,TANC provides examples of the most common foreign governmentimposedtrade barriers at 1.usa.gov/1yRJbr5. This service enables U.S.exporters to file complaints about foreign government-imposed tradebarriers or unfair trade situations in foreign markets.Bureau of Industry and Security (bis.doc.gov)For a U.S. company biddingon a foreign governmentprocurement contract,exporting can mean morethan just selling a goodproduct at a competitiveprice. It can also meandealing with complex rules.The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for control of exports for reasons ofnational security, foreign policy, and short supply such as “dual-use” items with both military andcommercial applications. Assistance with compliance with export controls and, if needed, exportlicenses can be obtained directly from your local BIS district office or from the Outreach andEducational Services Division within the BIS’s Office of Exporter Services in Washington, DC. BISalso has two field offices that specialize in counseling on export controls and regulations.Chapter 4: Export Advice49