Defense and safety and security are important sectors in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay that are facing unique challenges well suited for U.S. products and technologies. New security challenges across the region have placed a renewed focus on the importance of procuring new defense and security tools. Governments are interested in products and technologies that can...

The U.S. Commercial Service is seeking feedback from clients and the business community about how we can modernize and improve the services and support we provide to U.S. exporters. The way we do business is rapidly evolving. Technology is advancing at record speed, and consumers are demanding a superior level of service that is easy...

Interested in growing your exports in Asia's many promising markets? Join the U.S. Commercial Service for this six-part monthly webinar series covering the basics of building a successful export business, with a focus on opportunities and challenges unique to Asia. Each session will provide practical exporting guidance, a market spotlight, and homework for the next...

The ability to negotiate is one of the most important managerial skills. Negotiation is fundamental to social interactions. And business interactions are no exception to this rule. In this webinar we will examine how culture influences the negotiating process. Negotiation is tricky in and of itself, but cultural barriers add another layer of complexity. Culture...

ITA and USTDA released a Request for Information on the Federal Register seeking public comments on opportunities and challenges for U.S. exporters of climate adaptation and resilience-related technologies and services. Input is welcomed from U.S. industry to help align U.S. trade promotion and trade policy activities to those sectors and markets that present the greatest...

The event will include presentations on from the biotech industry organizations Japan Bioindustry Association and KoreaBIO, who will share industry insights and opportunities in these two of the largest Asian biotech markets.  The event will also feature speakers from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce who will share USG biotech trade policy developments and Commercial Services...

One of the biggest risks facing importers and exporters is damage to their goods during transit. Learn how to mitigate that risk and when cargo insurance should be part of the solution. While you can always cross your fingers and hope for the best, that's not a very effective business strategy for importing and exporting....

The forum participants will have the opportunity to engage in business-to-business appointments, each of which will be with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, or joint- venture partners in Mexico City. The forum will also include an evening reception that will feature a travel fair focused on LGBTQI+ friendly U.S. destinations. Finally, participants will be offered...

When exporting products, it is helpful to utilize free trade agreements that the U.S. has with other key markets. Free trade agreements can help exporters reduce or eliminate tariffs associated with exporting and to increase the competitiveness of products abroad. This seminar will include: An explanation of tariffs and import duties. An overview of various...