Opportunities in the Global Marketplace September 2018 Edition

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Introduces a New Tool to Deliver Access to Global Steel Trade Statistics

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the release of the new interactive Global Steel Trade Monitor. The monitor, developed by the Department of Commerce’s Enforcement and Compliance unit within the International Trade Administration, provides extensive and timely steel trade data for the top 20 global steel importing countries and top 20 global steel exporting countries.

How to Become a Member of the Trade Finance Advisory Council

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the re-chartering of its Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC or the “Council”). This federal advisory committee advises the Secretary on how to expand access to finance for U.S. exporters and their foreign buyers.

Infrastructure Opportunities in the Caribbean Region

The Caribbean region is a sizeable export market, with more than 23 million potential customers importing $20 billion of US products and services. The Region is the 3rd largest export market for U.S. manufactured goods in Latin America. Don't miss the opportunity to join the U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Americas and Design & Construction Global Teams for a webinar to learn more about the upcoming infrastructure projects in the Caribbean Region.

Webinar: Doing Business in Costa Rica

The Central America Region as a whole represents a market of about 46 million people who collectively imported over $29.6 billion of U.S. goods in 2017. As a result, the region is the 3rd largest export market for U.S. manufactured goods in Latin America behind only Mexico and Brazil. The six-part "Doing Business in Central America" Webinar Series will provide valuable insights to new and experienced exporters who will gain knowledge of the export opportunities in this dynamic region. Webinar participants will learn about business opportunities and best prospect sectors in Costa Rica, as well as Leveraging CAFTA-DR to expand Exports.

How to Do Business in the Pacific Rim

Join the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and San Francisco State University as we bring together international trade professionals for engaging panel discussions about emerging trends in global trade and how technology is shaping the way we do business today. Take advantage of this great opportunity to gain insight on utilizing e-commerce, social media and other marketing tools to attract consumers overseas and network with business professionals in your industry.

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