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- Exports Play Vital Role in Supporting U.S. Employment
- Taking the Mystery and Fear Out of Trade
- Travel and Tourism Industry Gets Its Say
- Short Takes
- Trade Calendar
- Featured Trade Event: Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama
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International Trade Update
International Trade Update is published monthly by the Office of Public Affairs of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Subscribe for updates by email.
May 2010
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Exports Play Vital Role in Supporting U.S. Employment
As we celebrate World Trade Month, a new report from the Department of Commerce examines the relationship between exports and employment and shows the important role that exports play in supporting job creation and the overall health of the U.S. economy.
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Taking the Mystery and Fear Out of Trade
Under Secretary Francisco Sánchez talks about how vital exports are to the economic well-being of the United States and how the International Trade Administration and its employees can make export growth a reality.
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Travel and Tourism Gets Its Say
On April 12, 2010, the newly rechartered U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board gave a diverse group of business leaders the opportunity to bring the concerns of their industry to the attention of a key policy-maker.
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Short Takes: News from the International Trade Administration:
- Haiti Reconstruction Efforts Focus of Business Dialogue
- Exports from Major U.S. Metropolitan Areas Detailed in New Data Release
- ITA Unveils Revamped Web Site
International Trade Calendar:
- Listing of Upcoming Events for May and June
- Featured Trade Event: Trade Mission to Colombia and Panama
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