USTR and the NEI
See how USTR has been promoting the National Export Initiative through events with business leaders and workers.
Ambassador Kirk to Co-Host “New Markets, New Jobs” Conference
On Thursday, February 17, Ambassador Kirk will join Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, Small Business Administration Administrator Karen Mills, Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Fred Hochberg, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan, Governor Mark Dayton and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to kickoff the National Export Initiative Small Business Tour. This forum is designed to help connect small- and medium-sized Minnesota businesses with the resources they need to sell more products around the world and create more jobs for American workers. Sign up to attend the conference here.
Kirk Welcomes Report on Small- and Medium-Sized Exporters
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk said that the information in a new report from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) will enhance USTR's efforts to make American trade policy more responsive to the needs of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) wishing to export around the world and grow good jobs for workers here at home.
U.S. Trade Representative Seeks to Boost Home-Grown Jobs, Global Exports
The Office of the United States Trade Representative connects with small- and medium-sized businesses from across the United States today at a conference event entitled "Jobs on Main Street, Customers Around the World: A Positive Trade Agenda for US Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises."
USTR Ron Kirk is in South Carolina to Visit Clemson University, Meet with Business Leaders, Discuss the new National Export Initiative
Ambassador Kirk traveled to South Carolina in March 2010 to meet with local business leaders and discuss how the NEI can create jobs.
Deputy United States Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis Highlights National Export Initiative in Pennsylvania
Ambassador Demetrios Marantis travels to Exton, Pennsylvania to talk about the Obama Administration's strategy to increase American exports and support high-paying American jobs in manufacturing, services, and agriculture.
USTR Ron Kirk Is In Wisconsin to Meet With Local Farmers and Business Leaders to Discuss Importance of Agriculture and Trade
Amassador Kirk meets with local dairy farmers and business leaders in Wisconsin to discuss the importance of agriculture exports and positive international trade relationships.
Ambassador Sapiro Presents Small Business with Export Achievement Certificate
Deputy United States Trade Representative Miriam Sapiro visits a local manufacturer in Farmington, Connecticut and recognized its success in exporting to new markets.
