With a strong and growing coalition in Oklahoma, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Oklahoma’s economy.
The USGLC’s Oklahoma Advisory Committee brings together more than 60 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for Oklahoma. We’re also proud of Oklahoma’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.
Oklahoma exports about
$11 billion in goods and services
to overseas markets annually.
In Oklahoma,
440,000 jobs
(20.0%)
are supported by trade.
In 2023–2024,
7,772 international students
in Oklahoma contributed
$238 million
to the state economy.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Today, the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) hosted a community conversation with Senator James Lankford (R-OK), titled “America and the World: How Oklahoma Wins.” In front of a packed room of more than 350...
With more than $6.2 billion in global exports from Oklahoma in 2021, America’s investments in diplomacy and development benefit Oklahoma locally. Last year, over 436,000 jobs in Oklahoma were supported by international trade. Of the nearly 3,000...