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SUMMARY:Discover Global Markets - Argentina\, Brazil\, Chile\, Colombia\, Mexico\, and Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:Discover Global Markets business development forum is the U.S. Department of Commerce’s annual flagship event series for U.S. exporters!   Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council members to:\n \n\nGain market insights from U.S. commercial diplomats and industry experts based at U.S. Embassies in the Americas.\nPaticipate in one-on-one meetings with U.S. government trade experts and other exporters.\nHear from private sector thought leaders about emerging sectors\, and regional strategies. \nLearn about updates to polices and regulations in the region relevant to your market growth.\nNetwork\, network\, network!\n\n\nCompelling reasons to do business in the region: \n\nClose Proximity – The Western Hemisphere region is a natural commercial partner of the United States\, tied closely together by geography\, history\, and culture.\nLargest Regional Market for U.S. Exports – The United States trades more with the Americas than any other region of the world. In 2023\, over $867 billion of U.S. merchandise exports went to the Western Hemisphere and trade with the region supports more than 3.2 million U.S. jobs (2021). Forty three percent of all U.S. merchandise exports flow to the Western Hemisphere.\nFree Trade Agreements – Twelve of our twenty free trade agreement partners are in the Western Hemisphere. In addition to tariff reduction\, free trade agreements also liberalize the services sectors and strengthen protections for U.S. investments\, patents\, trademarks\, and trade secrets.\nAffinity for U.S. Goods and Services – Countries in the region generally demonstrate a preference for U.S. goods and services so long as they are cost-competitive.\nNearshoring Trends Open New Opportunities – Recent nearshoring trends to the region are driving new opportunities for U.S. firms to sell into regional supply chains in key best prosect sectors including: aerospace & defense\, energy\, mining equipment\, environmental/clean technologies\, design & construction\, information & communication technologies\, healthcare and safety & security.\n\nRegistration Fee: $75 \n* This event is intended for exporters of U.S. goods and services. Priority for one-on-one meetings will be given to U.S. companies who are export-ready and follow the 51% U.S. content policy.   
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/discover-global-markets-brazil-chile-colombia-mexico/
LOCATION:Workforce Solutions North Career Center\, 9001 N IH 35\, Ste 110\, Austin\, TX\, 78753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Mexico
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