Export promotion opportunities for U.S. small and medium businesses

Procurement Opportunities for U.S. Businesses in Taiwan

As part of the accession agreement, Taiwan has offered extensive coverage of its central and local government entities, as well as a number of universities and other state-owned enterprises. U.S. industry will now have access to procurements for more than 30 ministries and commissions, including the Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of Transportation and Communications. U.S. industry will also have access to Taipei City and Kaohsiung City governments, 48 universities and technical schools, three veterans' hospitals, and numerous service sectors that include engineering, information technology, and certain telecommunications. Taiwan's government procurement market was valued at more than $21 billion.

U.S.-Iraq Business Investment Summit

Featured Trade Event
October 20-21, 2009
Washington, D.C.

Iraq presents a unique opportunity for Iraqi, regional, and global investors. This two-day international event will offer U.S. companies the opportunity to learn about business and trade opportunities in that country. Iraq's market of 28 million people, along with its considerable wealth, abundant natural resources, and decades of under-investment, provide potential opportunities in such sectors as energy, transportation, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Executive Trade Mission to Algeria and Libya

November 4-8, 2009
Algiers, Algeria ; Tripoli , Libya

With growing economies, vast capital reserves, and major infrastructure reserves, Algeria and Libya are among the world's most promising markets for U.S. suppliers. To help U.S. firms leverage opportunities in those markets, the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) is organizing a trade mission to Algiers , Algeria , and Tripoli , Libya , on November 4-8, 2009. A senior Department of Commerce official will lead the mission. Applications for participation by August 1, 2009. For details click here

Peru FTA opportunities

U.S. exporters have new opportunities in Peru since the U.S.-Peru trade promotion agreement went into effect. Details for accessing the market.