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- U.S. Export Position Improves as National Export Initiative Marks One Year
- Answering the Call to Double U.S. Exports
- In Chile, a Sense of National Unity and Opportunities for U.S. Businesses
- New Web Portal Helps Companies Protect Intellectual Property Rights
- Short Takes
- Trade Calendar
- Featured Trade Event: Trade Mission to Qatar and United Arab Emirates
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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.
January-February 2011
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U.S. Export Position Improves as National Export Initiative Marks One Year
Improved coordination among federal agencies, aggressive outreach and assistance to potential exporters, and an ambitious program of trade promotion to expanding overseas markets are bringing concrete results as the National Export Initiative marks its first anniversary.
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Answering the Call to Double U.S. Exports
In 2011, the Trade Information Center expects to receive 35,000 or more phone calls and e-mails from exporters looking for counseling and assistance. It could get many more, given the Obama administration's goal of doubling U.S. exports over the next half decade through the National Export Initiative.
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In Chile, a Sense of National Unity … and Opportunities for U.S. Businesses
Despite suffering a serious earthquake in 2010, the Chilean economy has rallied and offers opportunities to U.S. exporters in many sectors. In addition to being one of the most stable and transparent democracies in Latin America, Chile is an ideal market for U.S. companies looking to grow overseas.
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New Web Portal Helps Companies Protect Intellectual Property Rights
A new Web-based portal developed by the Department of Commerce and the European Union was unveiled this past December. By bringing together a vast array of information, it will help U.S. companies better protect their intellectual property rights worldwide.
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Short Takes: News from the International Trade Administration:
- Travel and Tourism Industry Posted Significant Gains in 2010
- Public Comment Sought on Proposed Changes to Foreign-Trade Zone Program
- ITA Win: With ITA Help, Alaska Exporter Signs Contract in Ethiopia
International Trade Calendar:
- Listing of Upcoming Events for February and March
- Featured Trade Event: Trade Mission to Qatar and United Arab Emirates
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