South Dakota
With a new and growing coalition in South Dakota, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen South Dakota’s economy.
The USGLC’s South Dakota Advisory Committee brings together business, faith, non-profit, military, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for South Dakota.
Top Facts
In 2021, South Dakota exported
$6.7 billion
in goods to foreign markets.
In South Dakota,
114,400 jobs (18.50%)
are supported by trade.
During 2022, 2,018 international students were enrolled in South Dakota colleges and universities and contributed
$45 million
to the South Dakota economy.
