CS Trade Events

March 23, 2022 1:00pm ET From Land, Sea, and Air to Exporting – Women-Owned Business on the Go! Mar 23, 2022, 1:00 p.m. ET The U.S. Commercial Service’s trade promotion partner, Exim Bank, is hosting a free, virtual event to help women business owners learn about EXIM financing products and services. Participants will also hear about resources for exporters from the U.S. Commercial Service, Minority Business Development Agency, WEConnect International, and Organization of Women In Trade.

March 23-25, 2022 Sustainable Solutions Exchange (SSX) Digital Exhibition and Conference. Philippines Showcasing manufacturing solutions, products, and services to increase productivity, efficiency and optimize market potential. Contact Rowena Mendoza 

March 25, 2022 Manufacturing and other resources with US Commercial Service. Please join the Division of Minority and Women Owned Business at the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), for a conversation on exporting and how to get approved for an EXIM's policy. If you are a startup-up, or an established business, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about resources and programs that are available to help U.S. Businesses to export. 

March 30, 2022, 12:00 p.m. ET Build or Expand LGBTQ Procurement Partnerships in the U.S. & UK. Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a free, online LGBTQ Supplier Diversity, Trade & Business Roundtable: Growing Your Business in the United Kingdom. Learn about trade and supplier diversity, U.S. government support, and how to build and strengthen your business network. Register HERE. 

May 3-5, 2022, JEC WORLD (France) 
Email for details on U.S. Pavilion at show.

May 15-20, 2022, South America Trade Mission, including manufacturing equipment. Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay.

Webinars

 New Growth, New Global Sales

March 30 - 31, 2022, 12:00pm - 4:15pm ET. ACE/AES Compliance Seminar. 

The U.S. Department of Commerce is offering an informative, online-only seminar on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and Automated Export System (AES). 

Join us for 2 half-day webinars covering the following topics:

• Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) / Automated Export System (AES) Direct Filings
• Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and an update on the latest regulatory changes
• Commodity Classification (i.e. Schedule B) guidance and tips, and the Global Market Finder
• Export Reports feature in ACE to manage your company's filings and compliance
• U.S. Export Controls and other topics of vital importance and keen interest to exporters and logistics providers!

Learn More Here

April 6, 2022. Webinar Series: PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) Mini Boot Camp for Exporters

The U.S. Commercial Service invites you to join a FREE webinar series informing exporters about potential PFAS risks affecting their business. PFAS are a diverse and ubiquitous group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, and oil.

Part II: PFAS Technologies: Where are we & where are we going? Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 1pm Eastern

Part 2 covers the current and future state of the many technologies needed to handle the increasing attention on PFAS. 

Learn More Here

Manufacturing Month Webinar Recordings A series of free webinars covering Early Stage Manufacturers, Trade Finance Tools, and Supply Chain Solutions. 

Click here for list of all USCS Webinars

Country Focus on Manufacturing: JAPAN JAPAN: Country Commercial Guide. Your starting point for success.  Japan Robotics market report. Japan  Additive Manufacturing market report. Do you want to start or increase your exports to JAPAN and other markets?  Contact us - The USCS is ready to assist you! Japan is selected market for Advanced Manufacturing Trade Mission to Asia, October 17-21, 2022! Stay tuned for more details.

Meet our Advanced Manufacturing Specialist in JAPAN  Yu Ohashi Commercial Specialist - Additive Manufacturing, Plastics, and Composites. U.S. Commercial Service - Tokyo International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

For more Advanced Manufacturing Resources, visit Advanced Manufacturing Industry (trade.gov)

Export News

Ukraine: Support and Engagement. Ukraine needs immediate humanitarian assistance and sustained commercial relationships for the future. Click HERE to view opportunities for the business community. 

Russia: Update on Sanctions and Export Controls. These new sanctions and export controls have significant implications for U.S. exporters working in the Russian market Click HERE to learn more. 

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) hosted an Advanced Manufacturing Summit including market briefings on India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Turkey. Click HERE to view the replay. 

The eCommerce Frontline Library is live  Designed to increase your international ecommerce sales, the Library includes digital business strategies, expert insights, and resources for American Exporters.  

European Union: The European Union is in the process of revising CE mark regulations, the Machine Products Regulation, and you have an opportunity to comment! To read details on the EU-proposed changes and comment, click HERE.

United Kingdom: UKCA is a new marking that applies to a range of products that often required the use of the CE Mark. If you’re selling goods in Great Britain that are subject to the CE marking, you will need to apply the UKCA marking beginning on 1 January 2023. 

For questions, please contact Ms. Kristina Schaferova, U.S. Commercial Service-UK at: Kristina.Schaferova@trade.gov

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a new rule that will crack down on marketers who make false claims that their products are Made in the USA. Under the rule, marketers making unqualified Made in USA claims on labels should be able to prove that their products are “all or virtually all” made in the United States.  Review the Made in USA Rule here.

Vacancy Announcements: Multiple U.S. International Trade Specialist postings. Visit USAJobs.gov, and search under Commerce, International Trade Administration.

Business Resources

Managing Risk
with Resilience Resources

NIST/MEP services for manufacturers to plan, i.e. business continuity, risk mitigation, cybersecurity, and supply chain optimization with Supplier Scouting Service - locating difficult-to-source needs.

Keys to Unlocking Business Development in Indian Country. Native communities are pursuing business development in advanced manufacturing, professional services, renewable energy and more. Click above to learn more. 

SBA Grants for Global Expansion - YouTube.  Check out this video to see how U.S. companies used this program.