About Treasury • Offices
International Affairs
The Office of International Affairs supports Treasury’s engagement on international economic and financial matters. The work helps advance U.S. priorities through collaboration with international partners and participation in global economic forums.
What This Office Does
- Coordinates international economic policy issues that intersect with finance, growth, and global market stability.
- Supports U.S. participation in international financial institutions and multilateral initiatives.
- Works with other offices on issues that cross domestic and international lines, including market developments and emerging risks.
Key Focus Areas
- International coordination: collaboration with counterparts on shared economic and financial challenges.
- Global financial stability: analysis and coordination related to systemic risks and resilience.
- Country and regional issues: monitoring developments that may affect the U.S. economy and financial system.
- Development and finance: engagement on frameworks and initiatives that support sustainable economic growth.
How It Supports the Public
International Affairs helps connect U.S. economic priorities to global developments. Healthy international financial relationships can support stability, trade, and growth that affect jobs, prices, and household wellbeing.
- Supports coordination during global market disruptions.
- Promotes transparency and stability in international finance.
- Helps inform U.S. positions in global economic discussions.