Your eCommerce export resources, latest Export Nation podcast & events for September [What's New in Exporting]

 Explore eCommerce

eCommerce is a great way to find new customers in international markets. Our trade.gov eCommerce resource center is full of helpful information, from getting started to keeping up with trends.

Check out these updated articles to help you make the most of global opportunities. They include forecasts for the upcoming year.

• Learn about the European region's eCommerce B2B market.
• Curious what is happening with the European region's eCommerce retail market? 
• Make the most of Social Media channels to support a strong website presence. 

News

Deadline Approaching: Grad Students Apply for CS Fellowship by 9/7

Graduate students are invited to explore a career in international trade. Apply for an opportunity to live and work abroad in Summer 2025 at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The Fellowship provides up to 20 eligible graduate students with up to $35K in financial assistance to increase their interest in pursuing a career in the U.S. Foreign and Commercial Service via learning and living overseas.

For more information, visit our website, the Fellowship listing on Grants.gov, or email CSFellowship@trade.gov.

Export Nation Podcast: Entire "Seven Deadly Sins of Exporting" Series Available Find out the remaining exporting wisdom our Trade Specialists share in the third/final episode of the series: "The Seven Deadly Sins of Exporting". Listen at https://trade.gov/export-nation or wherever you get your podcasts.

Upcoming Webinars

Export Opportunities for You around the World!

9/11 - Selling Health Supplements on Coupang - South Korea (ITA Strategic Partner)

9/13 - Taiwan Cybersecurity Series: Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

9/18 - Business Opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago

9/18 - Business Opportunities in Hong Kong

9/19 - U.S. Environmental Technologies Market Intelligence Series: Brazil 

9/24 - Learn the Harmonized Classification System (HS) for Exports

9/24 - Strategies for Rural Small Business Growth & Expansion

9/26 - Free Trade Agreements: Rules of Origin & Certification

Upcoming Exporter Events

Export Compliance Roadshow 

Understanding U.S. Government export compliance regulations and putting a proactive export compliance plan in place is critical to mitigating risk.

Join us to get a solid understanding of compliance, with experts from the Bureau of Industry & Security, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, and local industry experts. Learn more and get details on the roadshow, such as these upcoming events:

• September 17-18 - Cleveland, OH
• October 16 - Chicago, IL
• November 13-14 - Tampa, FL
• December 4-5 - Charlotte, NC
• continuing in 2025

Discover Global Markets events are one-day business forums featuring opportunities to connect with industry leaders, schedule one-on-one meetings with U.S. commercial diplomats from select Americas markets, and network with fellow exporters. Join us at a location near you! Learn more and register.  October 8 –  Austin, TX October 10 – Buffalo, NY October 17 – Portland, OR October 22 – Columbia, SC October 24 – Omaha, NE

Building Bridges to Global Markets brings export expertise to your community. Our events address issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion. You'll get introductions to reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.  September 12: Rural Building Bridges at the Mississippi Delta in Greenville, MS October 29-30: National Veterans Business Matchmaking Conference in Detroit, MI