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News Update: The United States and Brazil signed a new Protocol relating to Trade Rules and Transparency, updating the 2011 Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ATEC) with three new annexes comprising state-of-the-art provisions on Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation, Good Regulatory Practices, and Anticorruption. The agreement addresses several fundamental areas that are key to reducing non-tariff barriers to trade by improving the efficiency and transparency of customs and border procedures; ensuring regulations are developed in a consistent, transparent manner with stakeholder input; and ensuring that Brazil implements robust anti-corruption practices. For more information Click Here
News Update: The Government of Brazil has changed the requirements for bidding on public procurements so that foreign companies are now able to directly participate in Brazil's government tenders without needing to establish a local representative beforehand. Only at the contract signing date will a foreign company need to have a local partner at hand. The official notice of this change can be found here in Portuguese: Click Here
Did You Know? Brazil updated its Ex Tarifario import tax incentive program in 2019 to reduce import taxes and facilitate trade for specific goods not produced domestically in Brazil. Two categories of imports are covered under the program: capital goods and IT equipment. The Brazilian government maintains an updated list of goods covered under the program but importers and local company representatives in Brazil are also welcome to submit petitions to the Ministry of the Economy to have their specific products analyzed and approved under the program. The average approval time for a request is between 60-90 days. If your company is looking to export to Brazil in these sectors, our team can provide guidance on this process which may help make your products more competitive in the Brazilian market. Please reach out to your local Export Assistance Center to get started!
The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, is organizing a trade mission to the Caribbean region that will include the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados on May 23-28, 2021.
The goal of the mission is to help participating U.S. companies find potential partners, buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners in Barbados/Eastern Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname, The Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago, laying the foundation for successful long-term ventures to take advantage of market opportunities in the Caribbean region. During the mission, the delegation will have access to US&FCS commercial officers, commercial specialists, and Department of State economic/commercial officers from the markets in the region.
Register your interest here: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/TM/0R0V
For questions regarding this program, please contact Delia.Valdivia@trade.gov
November 19, 2020 at 11:00a.m. EST - Free Webinar
Mexico recently made important changes to the application of labeling requirements. On October 1, 2020, the Mexican Government published in its Official Gazette an amendment to Annex 2.4.1 (known as the “NOM Annex”), which identifies the HS codes of imported products subject to compliance with technical regulations (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas; NOMs). The key change is the elimination of exemptions to the requirement to comply with labeling measures. Many companies must now label products where they were not previously required to do so.
This webinar will help inform U.S. exporters about key elements of the law and review how the U.S. Commercial Service can help you navigate the changes.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Sylvia Montano at sylvia.montano@trade.gov
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Join the United States Department of Commerce’s Security Trade Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, March 7-12, 2021. The mission will focus on opportunities in Regional Security, Digital Security, and Infrastructure Security. The purpose of the mission is to leverage the regional political and economic climate and include both the Western Hemisphere Deal Team and America Crece Initiatives to advance the U.S. Administration’s goals of reducing and stopping the flow of migration from Central America through economic growth and job creation.
Dates: March 7-12, 2021
Apply Now, Space is Limited
 For questions regarding this program, please contact April.Redmon@trade.gov
This mission aims to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to some of South America's most rapidly growing information and communication technology (ICT), security, and critical infrastructure protection markets. It will assist U.S. companies in finding business partners to which they may export their products and services to the region.
Dates: March 1-8, 2021
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For questions regarding this program, please contact Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov
USTDA connects the U.S. private sector to infrastructure projects in emerging markets. Below are the upcoming new feasibility study and technical assistance RFPs in the region:
Argentina: Feasibility Study: Salta ICT Modernization (Deadline: November 10)
The Salta Municipal Government (the “Grantee) invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the “Proposal”) from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to execute a feasibility study (the “Feasibility Study”) to support the expansion of broadband, data center, and related smart city infrastructure in the Argentine city of Salta.
Ecuador: Technical Assistance National Grid Control Center Modernization Project (Deadline: November 20)
The National Electricity Operator (Operador Nacional de Electricidad, CENACE) (the “Grantee) invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the “Proposal”) from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to execute technical assistance (the “Technical Assistance”) to assess control center upgrades that would enhance the real-time management of Ecuador’s national electricity grid and improve the stability and reliability of the country’s power supply network.
Brazil: Technical Assistance: Banpara Digital Modernization Project (Deadline: November 27)
Banco do Estado do Pará (Banpará) is the state bank for the State of Pará, located in northern Brazil. Banpará plans to open 31 new branches by the end of 2021. As such, the bank is in the process of modernizing its IT infrastructure to support this expansion. The Technical Assistance would develop a digital implementation strategy to fully automate Banpará’s products and services, including deposits, loans, credit lines, and internal administrative processes such as payroll, training, and human resource management, as well as the storage of all transactions in an integrated database.
Mexico: Feasibility Study: Micro-Scale LNG Plants (Deadline: December 09)
Enestas, S.A. de C.V. (the “Grantee”) invites submissions of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the “Proposal”) from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to execute a feasibility study (the “Feasibility Study”) to build and operate micro-scale liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) plants in Mexico.
Ecuador: Technical Assistance: Equatorial Telecom Broadband Network (Deadline: December 15)
The technical assistance would enable Equatorial Telecom to expand its fiber optic network, identify prospective investment partners and develop a business model for operating the network.
November 19, 2020 - 11:00 AM EST
Mexico's Quality Infrastructure Law: The Impacts of the New Standards Law
This webinar will help inform U.S. exporters about key elements of the law and review how the U.S. Commercial Service can help you navigate the changes.
Cost: Free – Register Here
Contact: Sylvia.Montano@trade.gov
November 24, 2020 - 1:30 PM EST
Supporting Viable Supply Chains of Critical Minerals in the United States and Canada
Learn of U.S. and Canadian government programs that can support critical mineral. Discover opportunities to link upstream and downstream companies to your supply. Build closer business ties between Canada and the U.S.
Cost: Free – Register Here
Contact: Louise.Dore@trade.gov
November 16-20, 2020
Cyber Security Virtual Fair
Event designed to generate conversations between innovative U.S. cyber security solution companies looking to enter international markets and international stakeholders in cyber security.Connect directly with international partners and customers worldwide. In addition, you can link directly with in-country trade specialists for market insights into the Cyber Security landscape from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, and many other countries around the world.
For more information:Paul.Matino@trade.gov
November 16-20, 2020
MegaFip - Virtual - Peru
This mega fair is a different alternative that presents five Peruvian trade shows together within the framework of MEGAFIP. In this modern virtual platform all exhibitors will display and sell their products and services through text, photos, catalogs and some will offer conferences talks and shows, as well as interact through different communication channels such as WhatsApp, E-mailing, Skype, Zoom and social networks with manufacturers, distributors, buyers, exporters and importers.
The fair has five halls and registrations are through the following links.
Hall 1: Seguritec Peru - Safety & Security
Hall 2: Figas & Vehigas - Natural Gas & LPG
Hall 3: Expo Pesca & AcuiPerú - Fishing & Aquaculture
Hall 4: Expotextil - Textile & Apparel
Hall 5: Expo Yo Constructor - Construction
MegaFip is a good opportunity to develop business relationships with buyers, representatives, distributors, manufactures and strategic allies, both national and foreign.
For more information: Laura.Robinson@trade.gov
November 24-26, 2020
Exposibram - Mining Expo and Conference- Virtual - Brazil
The event aims to emphasize the importance of mining for Brazil’s socioeconomic development, generate long term business opportunities, attract the interest of companies and investors to Brazilian mining, encourage geological research, open job opportunities in multiple levels and stimulate the emergence of new production chains in various sectors of the Brazilian economy.
For more information: Rodrigo.Correa@trade.gov
December 1-3, 2020
Rio Oil and Gas - Virtual - Brazil
The largest brands of oil and gas sector meet in the Rio Oil & Gas. In 2020, the event will remain being the stage of great discussions about the industry and development of new business. It is a network space with leaders from all the industry chain which create future business opportunities.
For more information: Regina.Cunha@trade.gov
December 8-10, 2020
Mexico's Auto Industry Summit - Virtual - Mexico
B2B with OEM buyers exclusively arranged for U.S. manufacturers.
For more information: Mario.Vidana@trade.gov
Due date: November 12, 2020
Panama trade lead: The Panama Canal Authority RFQ
The Panama Canal Authority published Tender No. 186071 for the pre-qualification of potential bidders for the engineering, design and construction of a new water management system that will guarantee and adequate water supply for both Canal operations and local consumption for the next 50 years. The project is estimated at USD$ 1.7 billion.
This will be an Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) tender. The RFQ is to short list five firms by the end of November 2020, who will then have to submit comprehensive RFP proposals by August 2021. The contract will be awarded in September 2021, which will enable the winner to start construction in the beginning of Panama’s dry season in January 2022. ACP is doing its own financing, and may consider bonds.
Contact: Mrs. Kerube Oduber de Sinclair, Contract Specialist - Autoridad del Canal de Panamá - E-mail: KOdubersinclair@pancanal.com
Market Intelligence
STEP Funds (Grant available to U.S. SMEs looking to Export Internationally) via Small Business Administration.
Report a Trade Barrier. File a complaint about a trade barrier or unfair business practice with the U.S. Department of Commerce
A Basic Guide to Exporting from the U.S. Commercial Service
Basics of Exporting video series, from the U.S. Commercial Service
ITA's Country Commercial Guides cover 125 international markets by the U.S. Commercial Service
Trade Finance Guide from the U.S. Department of Commerce
Top Markets Reports for 27 industries from the International Trade Administration
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The Trade Americas Team of the U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere, expanding market access, and increasing exports. To learn more about how you can receive assistance in finding market intelligence, developing your export strategy, connecting with international buyers, or support at trade events, contact your Local Trade Specialists in one of our 100 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the U.S.
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