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Manufacturing and Services The Manufacturing and Services (MAS) unit of the International Trade Administration (ITA) is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of U.S. industry, expanding its market access, and increasing its exports. (more) (MAS Overview at a Glance) Recent News in MAS
Washington (Oct. 7) - U.S. Commerce Assistant Secretary William G. Sutton addresses the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute's Fall Meeting. Sutton emphasized the vital role free trade agreements (FTAs) play in growing U.S. manufacturing exports and ensuring American manufacturers have fair access to emerging global markets. International Visitor Spending Hits All Time High: Travelers Pump $12.7 Billion into U.S. Economy
Washington (Nov. 6) - The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 5.6 million international visitors traveled to the United States in August 2008, an increase of 6 percent over August 2007. International visitors spent a record $12.7 billion in August 2008, a 20 percent increase over August 2007. (more)
Rochester, N.Y. (Sept. 23) - U.S. Commerce Assistant Secretary William G. Sutton (left) discusses the Sustainable Manufacturing American Regional Tour (SMART) at the Rochester Institute of Technology. SMART seeks to share with U.S. businesses successful and sustainable manufacturing practices that reduce natural resource use and energy consumption while enhancing profitability. (More) MAS ReportsNovember, 2008 7/17/2008 4/17/2008 March, 2008 Credit Card Market: Economic Benefits and Industry Trends November 2007 Energy in 2020: Assessing the Economic Effects of Commercialization of Cellulosic Ethanol Potential Exports of U.S. Clean Coal Technology through 2030 Why Privacy Compliance Matters in the Global Economy Manufacturing and Trade Associations Contact a manufacturing or services sector expert.
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