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ITA | Tradeology Blog
3w ago
Today marks 28 years since the plane carrying Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown and 34 others crashed, and all aboard perished while on the way to Dubrovnik, Croatia for a trade mission. True to ITA’s goal of uplifting U.S. businesses and our international partners, they sought to promote commercial opportunities for both the United States and a newly independent Croatia. We vow not to forget the victims, 11 of whom were Commerce officials, including five of our own from ITA.
It is an important day for the international trade community to reflect and remember the colleagues who we l ..read more
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3w ago
Jennifer Knight is ITA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods, Materials Industries, Critical Minerals and Metals
Women’s History Month is a time to honor the legacies of women who came before us and look forward to the possibilities for women and girls. At the International Trade Administration (ITA), we believe that investing in young women means investing in a future where women can lead without limitation. We also believe in committing ourselves to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility not only through words, but also through actions. This starts with add ..read more
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2M ago
Don Townsend is ITA’s Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Almaty, Kazakhstan
In just a few months, the International Trade Administration (ITA) will lead the U.S. Government’s largest annual trade mission across Europe and Eurasia aimed to build partnerships and facilitate deals with international buyers and distributors. Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia will have mission stops in six countries and feature a diverse range of U.S. businesses representing a variety of different industries—from clean technologies to defense to retail—for tailored matchmaking meetings, networking opportun ..read more
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2M ago
Christopher Wilken is ITA’s Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen
This is the fifth post in a blog series about the different markets that will be featured during Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia.
In less than 100 days, the International Trade Administration will lead the U.S. Government’s largest annual trade mission, Trade Winds, to six markets across Europe and Eurasia. Numerous innovative U.S. businesses representing a variety of industries participating in Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia will engage in tailored meetings and networking opportunities with foreign buyers, distribu ..read more
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2M ago
Isabella Cascarano is the Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Rome
This is the fourth post in a blog series about the different markets that will be featured during Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia.
This May, the U.S. Government’s largest annual trade mission—Trade Winds—is heading to Europe and Eurasia! Dozens of U.S. businesses of all shapes, sizes, and sectors will travel across six countries to strike deals with foreign buyers, distributors, and partners. They’ll be accompanied by ITA commercial diplomats and trade professionals who are experts across the continent. One of our early ..read more
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3M ago
Evan Johnson and Garrett Mitchell are International Trade Specialists in ITA’s Office of Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia
Last month, government, civil society and the private sector representatives from around the world gathered at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to renew commitments to combatting climate change.
In his recent paper, Dr. Eric Rudenshiold, a Senior Fellow at the Caspian Policy Center begins with the statement, “nowhere are the challenges highlighted in the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) more impactful to millions ..read more
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3M ago
James Lindley is the Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw
This is the third post in a blog series about the different markets that will be featured during Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia.
In just under four months, the U.S. government’s largest annual trade mission, Trade Winds, is heading to Europe and Eurasia! Bringing numerous innovative U.S. businesses to six European and Eurasian markets—including an optional stop in Warsaw, Poland—Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia will feature tailored meeting and networking opportunities with foreign buyers, investors and distributors ..read more
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3M ago
Laura Gimenez is ITA’s Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest
This is the 2nd post in a blog series about the different markets that will be featured during Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia.
Trade Winds, the U.S. government’s largest annual trade mission, is only four months away! In May, hundreds of U.S. companies will gather with foreign buyers, investors and distributors to explore international sales opportunities in Europe and Eurasia, including an optional stop in Bucharest, Romania between May 9-10, 2024.
Located on the Black Sea, Romania sits at th ..read more
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4M ago
Grant T. Harris is the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis
This is the fourth piece in a blog series about the 2023 National Export Strategy, a government-wide strategic plan to support American businesses through trade promotion activities. This article focuses on the Travel and Tourism chapter of the National Export Strategy. This post contains external links. Please review our external linking policy.
The holiday travel season is here! As families and friends gather for celebrations, it’s a great time to spotlight a critical driver of economic growth and ..read more
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4M ago
Yasue Pai is the Principal Commercial Officer at the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul
This is the first post in a blog series about the different markets that will be featured during Trade Winds Europe/Eurasia.
In May 2024, the U.S. government’s largest annual trade mission, Trade Winds, is heading to Europe and Eurasia. Led by the International Trade Administration (ITA), Trade Winds is a multi-country trade mission and business development forum that provides U.S. businesses with the expertise of commercial diplomats from over 25 European and Eurasian markets, and connects them with po ..read more