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For U.S. Companies:

The President’s National Export Initiative aims to double exports over five years by marshaling Federal agencies to prepare U.S. companies to export successfully, connect them with trade opportunities and support them once they do have exporting opportunities.

The U.S. Commercial Service offers customized solutions to help U.S. exporters, particularly small and medium sized businesses, successfully expand exports to new markets.  Under a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Commercial Service, the Political/Economic Section at the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago performs the following services on behalf of U.S. exporters:

-          Gold Key Matchmaking Service

-          International Partner Search (Prequalified business contacts)

-          International Company Profile due diligence reports

-          International Buyer Program (Matchmaking events held at major US trade shows) 

Companies requiring any of the above services, should contact your nearest

U.S. Export Assistance Centers

For further information, please contact:

Maria Elena Portorreal
Senior Regional Commercial Specialist
Av. Pedro Henríquez Ureña 133
Edif. Empresarial Reyna I, 5th floor
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Tel: (808) 227-2121, Ext. 225
Fax: (809) 920-0267
E-mail: maria.elenaportorreal@mail.doc.gov

Trinidad and Tobago:

Companies and individuals can locate US suppliers through the Trade Lead Program.  This is a free service.  Contact soulettew@state.gov for further information.

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