Discuss & understand the international tax rules to comply with while doing business in Canada. Webinar 9/24
On the Tradeology blog: Under Secretary Stefan Selig interviewed with Bloomberg Business on how the Trans-Pacific Partnership will benefit American businesses.
Register now for new webinars in the Basic Guide to Exporting Series!
September 16 at 1:00 pm ET - Preparing Your Product for Export
Learn about product adaptation, engineering, redesign, branding, labeling, packaging and installation. How to adapt your product to meet government regulations, country conditions or preferences, as well as how to modify product labeling and packaging and planning for installation of your product overseas.
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September 17 at 2:00 pm ET - Exporting Services
Learn about the following industry sectors: travel, tourism, environmental, transportation, banking, financial, insurance, telecommunications, information, education, training, commercial, professional, technical, entertainment, architectural, and e-business services in the United States and in world economies. In addition, you will learn the differences between service and product exporting and the places where service exporters can find assistance.
September 24 webinar - Doing Business in Canada: Tax Considerations and Grants
Understand the international tax issues to comply with while doing business in Canada, learn about programs that help qualified companies pay for international marketing expenses such as trade shows, translations and travel to trade missions. Register for this webinar today!
From the Tradeology blog: CONEXPO Latin America: “Loads” of Opportunity for the Construction and Mining Business
From October 20-24, 2015, in the city of Santiago, Chile, CONEXPO Latin America will bring together international experts, the latest equipment, and groundbreaking technologies. The event allows manufacturers and buyers to build their international presence and show new products, technology, and future developments for the region.
From the Tradelogy Blog: Virginia’s Engagement in the Global Marketplace
In 2014, Virginia exported goods and services valued at more than $36 billion, including $15.1 billion in manufactured goods, $16.9 billion in services, $3 billion in agriculture products, and more than $1 billion in mineral fuels. These exports went to 212 destinations throughout the world. Virginia company exports support over 250,000 jobs in Virginia.
Cloud computing allows companies of all sizes to easily and inexpensively access computing resources. It has become a key enabling tool for firms in many global markets and corporate cloud spending may reach $191 billion by 2020, more than triple the 2013 total, according to Forester Research.
Learn more about cloud computing and the markets best suited to it on the Tradeology blog.
Export Automotive and Ground Transportation Products and Services
Selling to the Japanese Consumer - register now to join this free webinar on August 27!
As the third largest consumer market in the world, Japan represents a tremendous opportunity for U.S. exporters. However, with Japan’s changing demographics and shifting consumer behaviors, companies need to be smart about how they approach the market.
Andrew Wylegala, the senior U.S. Commercial Diplomat in Tokyo, will share his first-hand insights into consumers in the market dynamics that are creating business opportunities for American consumer brands products and services.
On the Tradeology blog: Commercial Service Taiwan Completes U.S. Trade Day and Select USA Roadshow
U.S. Trade Day has served as an effective platform for U.S. companies to understand the Taiwan business environment and meet with potential buyers and partners. During the opening ceremony, AIT Director Kin Moy highlighted the burgeoning trade relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan, noting that Taiwan was the U.S.’s 10th largest trading partner in 2014 with total bilateral trade in goods exceeding $67 billion.
MEDICA 2015 in Dusseldorf, Germany is the largest and most prestigious medical technology show in the world, with over 5,000 exhibitors and over 135,000 international visitors. MEDICA will run from November 16th to 19th.
The U.S. Commercial Service's Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Program offers a unique way for U.S. firms to optimize their participation in this show. Learn more about this important show at our site!
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-led Cyber-security Business Development Mission to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to East Asia’s information and communication technology (ICT) security and critical infrastructure protection markets and to assist U.S. companies to find business partners and export their products and services to the region. The mission will include customized one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with relevant government officials and industry leaders; and networking events.
Apply now to take part in this important mission!
Visit USAJOBS to find employment with the International Trade Administration! We currently have the following position open: Global Market’s Deputy Assistant Secretary position for Asia (Washington DC).
If you are interested, please apply before the deadline on August 29th.
Under Secretary Selig just concluded a trip to India to highlight opportunities to expand trade and investment. Read more about in our press release.
Trade Winds—Africa will be the largest-ever U.S. government-led trade mission to the continent, and the U.S. Commercial Service will connect more than 100 companies to business opportunities in eight of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
We’re currently recruiting Marketing Partners to join the mission and be a part of our Business Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. Representatives from your company can join the Forum and receive all the benefits of attendees, plus several additional benefits as a marketing partner.
Find out more about joining this important mission on the Tradeology blog.
