The Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement Chamber of Commerce and Industry (APTACCI) USA Chapter is the official representative organization in the United States, operating under the framework of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) administered by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
APTACCI was established with approval from the United Nations ESCAP at its 50th session and was declared through a ministerial-level declaration by the APTA Ministerial Council. With seven founding national chambers of commerce as initial members and participating chambers from over 70 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
The USA Chapter serves as a bridge between American businesses and the Asia-Pacific markets, facilitating trade missions, business matchmaking, trade conferences, and providing market intelligence.