May is World Trade Month

Join us in celebrating World Trade Month today, during the month of May and all year long. Together, we will ensure the competitiveness of U.S. business through international trade.
Video Message from Secretary Gary Locke on World Trade Month
Video Message from Secretary Gary Locke on World Trade Month

Ex-Im Bank Exporter Forum

Join us on May 20, 2011 in San Leandro, CA to learn about entering new markets, accessing vital working capital, finding new customers, and more.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Global Access Exporter Forum - Friday, May 20, 2011 - San Leandro, CA - Get strategic advice and guidance from local exporters and government officials to increase your foreign sales.
Register Now at http://www.exim.gov/gasb Space is limited!

New FTA Tariff Tool

Exporting to a country with an FTA or TPA? Determine the tariff before your product reaches the border with the new FTA Tariff Tool. The FTA Tariff Tool combines tariff and trade data into a simple and easy-to-search system.
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Simplify your exports with the NEW FTA Tariff Tool.

Blue Australia Trade Mission

Introduce or expand your water and wastewater treatment equipment and services to the Australian market. Join this mission September 12-15 in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
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Trade Shows

Domestic Trade Shows
Domestic
International Trade Shows
International
  • Futurallia Kansas City 2011
    Futurallia KC 2011 helps develop international business relationships and export opportunities by allowing participants to meet one-on-one with companies of their choice. Join us in Kansas City, Missouri, May 18-20, for the 20th year of Futurallia.

  • National Restaurant & Hotel Show
    This is the leading annual event in the hospitality industry. Join industry specific groups and organizations, as well as hundreds of restaurant/hotel corporations on May 21 - 25, 2011, in Chicago, IL.

  • Windpower 2011
    Produced by the American Wind Energy Association, WINDPOWER 2011 is the premier wind energy event in North America, with over 2,500 international attendees from 60 countries. Windpower 2011 will be held May 22-25, 2011, in Anaheim, California.

  • U.S. Export Controls Compliance Conference
    The U.S. CS in Pittsburgh and the Center for Global Competitiveness at St. Vincent College presents a conference on the U.S. Export Control Regulations May 24-25 in Latrobe PA. The Conference will offer basic, intermediate, and advanced educational sessions on export controls compliance and regulatory issues.

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  • USA Pavilion at Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo
    AAAE 2011 will be the largest and most comprehensive automotive aftermarket show ever held in Australia.  Join us in Melbourne, Australia, May 12-14, to meet key decision makers from Australia, where the US is the largest supplier of automotive aftermarket products.

  • IFSEC 2011
    IFSEC is the leading annual trade show for the physical security and surveillance technology markets in Europe, with over 600 exhibitors and 23,500 international visitors.  Join us in Birmingham, May 16-19th.

  • Automechanika Middle East 2011
    Automechanika Middle East is the leading showcase event for the automotive aftermarket in the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa. In 2010, there were 16,058 visitors from 111 countries. The automotive markets in the Arabian Gulf represent more than $9 billion. Join us in Dubai, UAE, on June 7 - 9, 2011 for this year's event.

  • Natural Products Expo Asia 2011
    Join us August 25th - 27th in Hong Kong to meet with potential buyers, distributors, agents, importers and retailers of natural products. Products represented include organic food, vitamins and supplements, natural fibers, natural remedies, natural personal care products, pet products and a host of additional healthy lifestyle products.

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Trade Missions

Trade Missions
Upcoming Trade Missions
 
Blue Australia Trade Mission
Blue Australia Trade Mission
This trade mission provides key opportunities for U.S. suppliers of water and wastewater treatment equipment and services to expand their presence in the Australian market. To help firms leverage opportunities a top level Department of Commerce executive will be leading this matchmaking mission, which takes place September 12th - 15th, 2011.
 
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Executive-led Trade Mission to South Africa
This mission will provide U.S. participants with first-hand market information and allow them to meet with business contacts and partners so they can position themselves to enter or expand their presence in the South African market. Mission takes place takes place September 19th - 23rd, please apply by July 18.
 
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USTDA Reverse Trade Missions
Reverse Trade Missions bring key overseas procurement officials to the United States to learn about U.S technology and services that can help them to achieve their development goals. U.S. business briefings are built into the delegations' itineraries to provide opportunities for U.S. firms to hear directly from the visiting officials about their procurement needs.
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Webinars

Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
 
Webinars
China Retail From The Inside: China’s Online Retail Market
Looking to expand your distribution channels, sell more online, and benefit from policies that encourage consumer spending? Join us on May 18th to learn more about China's e-commerce trends, key online retailers, setting up a Chinese distribution network, and how to be successful in China's online retail market.
 
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Tariff and Tax Finder Overview
Learn about the free access to Global Tariff information for users of Export.Gov. Users can lookup country Tariff information for shipments originating in the United States. Register now for this May 24th webinar.
 
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Export Documentation for New to Export
Export sales involve different kinds of documents. Knowing what documents to use and how to complete them will ensure your products get to where you've promised to send them. This webinar is designed for the entry level exporter. Presented on June 8, 2011.
 
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Free Webinars on the Basics of Exporting
These webinars were designed to assist U.S. companies export their products internationally.
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