DOCSLIB.ORG

Oil and Gas Trade Mission to Israel Companies Into Israel for Continued Gas the Organization for Economic Co- Exploration, and Its Eventual Export

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Oil and Gas Trade Mission to Israel Companies Into Israel for Continued Gas the Organization for Economic Co- Exploration, and Its Eventual Export 21748 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 11, 2012 / Notices Dated: April 4, 2012. The mission will visit Tel Aviv and Leviathan fields. These fields may have Paul Piquado, Jerusalem, and will include a visit to a the capacity to support Israel’s domestic Assistant Secretary for Import to-be-determined site (e.g., port or gas consumption with reserves left for Administration. company office). Mission participants exports, and related platform chemicals. will attend the 2012 Israel Energy and The U.S. Geological Survey estimates Appendix—List of Comments and Business Convention. Held for the 10th that there are 122 TCF of recoverable gas Issues in the Issues and Decision consecutive year, by Eco Energy and in the region, most of it in Israeli Memorandum Tachlit Conferences, this is Israel’s waters.1 In March 2012, another General Issues major energy forum. The convention offshore discovery was made by Modiin 1. Legal Authority to Apply the CVD Law assembles representatives of companies and Adira Energy northwest of Tel Aviv, to the PRC. and senior Israeli and foreign policy with an estimated 1.8 TCF of natural gas 2. Whether the Final Results Must Account makers, bringing them together with the as well as oil.2 for the Imposition of Double Remedies. Israeli financial and business Israel’s offshore natural gas reserves 3. Whether the Department’s Investigation community. are estimated around 30 trillion cubic of the Provision of Wire Rod and Steel Strip The mission will help participating feet, however further exploration is for LTAR Met the Initiation Standard. firms gain market insights, make needed. The Ministry of Energy and 4. Whether Application of AFA for the industry contacts, solidify business Water Resources’ (MEWR) Petroleum Wire Rod and Steel Strip LTAR Programs Is Supported by the Record and Consistent with strategies, and advance specific projects, Unit and Petroleum Council are U.S. International Obligations. with the goal of increasing U.S. exports responsible for issuing petroleum 5. Benchmark Used for Wire Rod. to Israel. The mission will include one- prospecting licenses in Israel. After the on-one business appointments with pre- Tamar and Leviathan discoveries, Company-Specific Issues screened potential buyers, agents, numerous licenses to initiate petroleum 6. Whether CVDs Should Apply to distributors and joint venture partners; prospecting were granted. According to Wireking’s Purchases of Steel Strip, Which is meetings with government officials; and the Petroleum Law, license owners must Not Consumed in the Production of the high-level networking events. begin petroleum prospecting within 4 Subject Merchandise. 7. Whether Cash Deposit and Liquidation Participating in an official U.S. industry months of license issuance, commence Should Reflect Names and Translations of delegation, rather than traveling to Israel drilling operations no later than two Names Used by NKS for Exportation of on their own, will enhance the years following license issuance, and Goods to the United States. companies’ ability to secure meetings in the interval between the drilling of one 8. Whether the Department Should Have Israel. well and another cannot exceed 4 Found NKS Received a Subsidy from City Commercial Setting months. Consequently, it is likely that Maintenance and Construction Taxes and various drilling operations will Education Fee Surcharges/ The United States is Israel’s largest commence in 2012. Because Israel does [FR Doc. 2012–8727 Filed 4–10–12; 8:45 am] single country trade partner. Since the not yet have the physical infrastructure BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement and technical workforce to support this entered into force in 1985, U.S.-Israel fast growing industry, local companies trade has grown nine-fold. Since 1995 are eager to team up with U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE nearly all trade tariffs between the U.S. companies. Finally, Minister of Energy and Israel have been eliminated. Exports and Water Resources, Uzi Landau is International Trade Administration of U.S. goods to Israel in 2010 were $6.7 committed to bringing foreign billion. In September 2010, Israel joined Oil and Gas Trade Mission to Israel companies into Israel for continued gas the Organization for Economic Co- exploration, and its eventual export. AGENCY: International Trade operation and Development. The Committee on Energy Policy, Administration, Department of Israel has an advanced market recommends setting aside 50 percent of Commerce. economy. As of 2010, Israel has the 24th the Tamar and Leviathan gas resources ACTION: Notice. largest economy in the world. for export. Final decisions on exports Historically poor in natural resources, will be made in the coming months. All Mission Description Israel depends on imports of petroleum, natural gas export facilities will be coal, natural gas and production inputs, located in areas under Israeli control. The United States Department of though the country’s nearly total Opportunities exist for prospectors, Commerce (DOC), International Trade reliance on energy imports will likely operators, pipeline construction, Administration (ITA), U.S. and Foreign change with recent discoveries of large logistical services and ship Commercial Service (CS), is organizing natural gas reserves off its coast. manufacturers. Technical training an Executive-led Oil and Gas Trade In accordance with the OECD’s Green services are required to build a Mission to Israel, October 27–October Growth Declaration of 2009, the workforce and there are opportunities 31, 2012. This mission is designed to be Government of Israel formed a Green for academic cooperation with local led by a Senior Commerce Department Growth Round Table to bring about universities and colleges. official. The purpose of the mission is regulatory, budgetary and to introduce U.S. firms to Israel’s environmental policy changes between Oil rapidly expanding oil and gas market 2012 and 2020. Therefore, there may be In March 2010, the U.S. Geological and to assist U.S. companies pursuing sub-sector opportunities in Survey reported that there is an export opportunities in this sector. The environmental protection and pollution mission to Israel is intended to include treatment, for onshore and offshore 1 US Geological Survey. Assessment of representatives from leading U.S. activities. Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources of the Levant companies that provide services to oil Basin Province. <http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2010/ and gas facilities, from design and Natural Gas 3014/pdf/FS10-3014.pdf>. 2 ‘‘Oil and Gas Found at Gabriella, Yitzhak construction through to project In 2009 and 2010, the greatest natural Licenses.’’ Globes Israel Business News. 13 Mar. implementation, maintenance of gas discoveries of the decade were made 2012. <http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/ facilities, and environmental protection. off the coast of Israel: The Tamar and docview.asp?did=1000732741>. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Apr 10, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 11, 2012 / Notices 21749 estimated 1.7 billion barrels of Mission Goals and Cyprus. Networking events will 3 recoverable oil in Israel. The World The mission will help U.S. companies provide mission participants with Energy Council estimates Israel’s shale increase their export potential to Israel further opportunities to speak with local deposits could ultimately yield as many business and government 4 by identifying profitable opportunities as 250 billion barrels of oil. In May in Israel’s natural gas and oil market. As representatives, as well as with business 2011, the Russian energy company Inter such, the mission will focus on helping executives of major U.S. companies RAO announced that it had received a U.S. companies obtain market already established in Israel. license to develop oil shale resources in information, establish business and The mission will begin in Tel Aviv, the Negev desert. In March 2012, government contacts, solidify business where participants will receive market another offshore discovery was made by strategies, and/or advance specific briefings and learn about doing business Modiin and Adira Energy northwest of projects. in Israel. Next, the delegates will Tel Aviv, with an estimated 128 million participate in the Israel Energy and 5 The mission’s goals include: barrels of oil, as well as natural gas. • Facilitating first-hand market Business Convention 2012, Israel’s The Meged Field may also contain exposure and access to government major energy forum. Here the significant oil reserves. In June 2011, decision makers and key private-sector participants will be able to learn about Israeli oil exploration company, Givot industry contacts, including potential the market, meet with potential Olam, announced that its test trading partners; customers and network with all relevant production site, Meged 5, was • Promoting the U.S. energy industry players from the public and private producing 800 barrels a day. According by connecting representatives of U.S. sector. The convention will include to a report by the international companies with potential trading plenary sessions, panel discussions, consultancy Baker Hughes, Givot Olam partners; lectures, investment advice and will develop Meged 6 and Meged 7 and • Helping companies gain valuable exhibitions. Commercial Service Tel perform well stimulation for all its international business experience in the Aviv will arrange one-on-one business drillings; in the next stage the company rapidly growing energy industry; and, meetings with potential buyers and will drill up to 40 wells throughout the • partners for all trade mission 6 Helping U.S. companies strengthen Meged field. In February 2012, MEWR their engagement in the worldwide participants. approved continued production at marketplace, leading to increased Next, the delegation will be led on a Meged 5, and development of Meged 6– exports and job creation. site visit. Probable site visits include 14 drillings.7 Ashdod Port and Noble Energy offices.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission Implementation Services – Colombia
    Solicitation USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission Implementation Services – Colombia Solicitation 12FPC219R0004 USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission Implementation Services – Colombia PART I - - THE SCHEDULE SECTION A: SOLICITATION This Solicitation/Request for Proposal (RFP) is being issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13- Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This RFP in no way obligates the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC-BC) to award a contract, nor does it commit FPAC-BC or the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of quotes/proposals. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is conforming to the solicitation,and will be most advantageous to the Government. Proposals in response to this solicitation/RFP will be valid for 30 days. The Government contemplates the award of a single firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES B.1. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES The contractor shall provide USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission (ATM) Implementation Services to Colombia, with a Buyer Mission from Panama to include: Business Recruitment and Matchmaking, Meeting Coordination and Facilitation, Logistics Management, Interpretation and Materials Translation, Informational Materials Development, and Follow-up Activities, in accordance with Section C of this contract. B.2. PRICING FIRMED FIXED ESTIMATED PRICE CLIN CLIN CLIN
    [Show full text]
  • October 2020 International Trade Compliance Update
    Baker McKenzie International Trade Compliance Update (Covering Customs and Other Import Requirements, Export Controls and Sanc- tions, Trade Remedies, WTO and Anti-Corruption) Newsletter | October 2020 Please visit our dedicated Beyond-COVID-19 Resource Center and our In This Issue: COVID-19 Product Import/Export Review World Trade Organization (WTO) World Customs Organization (WCO) Other International Matters The Americas - North America The Americas - South America Asia-Pacific Virtual Conference | November 17 - 19, 2020 Europe, Middle East and North Africa See here for agenda, times and registration details Africa (except North Africa) This is the annual Santa Clara conference – virtual this year due to Covid-19 Newsletters, reports, articles, etc. Webinars, Meetings, Seminars, etc. Save the date: Stockholm Trade Day – The Trade Must Go On WTO TBT Notifications Please save the date for our upcoming Trade Day 2020 event in Stockholm, CBSA Adv ance Rulings taking place on 5 November 2020. We will cover recent developments and CBP Rulings: Downloads and trends in compliance, export control, trade sanctions and customs. A full Searches agenda will be sent out closer to the event. English will be used. CBP Rulings: Rev ocations or Modifi- cations Considering the ongoing pandemic we will be hosting the event as a traditional European Classification Regulations seminar in Stockholm city, but also via Zoom. In order for us to make proper arrangements that will ensure everyone’s safety, we would appreciate if you Amendments to the CN Explanatory can let us know as soon as possible if you prefer to attend via Zoom or at the Notes venue reserved for this event.
    [Show full text]
  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE OVERVIEW Dulles International Airport VIRGINIA’S ECONOMY IS INCREASINGLY TIED to EXPORTS
    INTERNATIONAL TRADE OVERVIEW Dulles International Airport VIRGINIA’S ECONOMY IS INCREASINGLY TIED TO EXPORTS 257,000 Exports support more than 257,000 jobs in Virginia $2B Virginia businesses that export contribute $2 billion in tax revenue to Virginia annually Virginia International Gateway, Portsmouth Sources: Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation; NOTES Brookings Institution 1 VIRGINIA EXPORTED NEARLY $36B IN GOODS AND SERVICES IN 2018 Total Virginia Products and Services Exports, 2018 *Products and services data were taken from two sources and are not an exact comparison. Source: Coalition of Services Industries for 2018 services data; ©2020 IHS Markit – Global Trade Atlas for 2018 NOTES manufactured products data 2 VEDP – INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROVIDES PROGRAMS & SERVICES TO HELP COMPANIES GROW THEIR INTERNATIONAL SALES 321 Last year, a total of 321 companies were enrolled in our international trade development programs1 $7.9M Companies enrolled in our programs reported average projected international sales of $7.9 million in 20192 49,000 Companies currently enrolled in our international trade development programs have over 49,000 employees in Virginia O’Sullivan Films, Winchester ¹ Data from FY2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020) NOTES ² Survey of companies enrolled in trade programs (2019) 3 OUR TEAM OF RESEARCHERS ASSISTS VIRGINIA COMPANIES WITH EXPANDING THEIR BUSINESS ABROAD Customized market research for Virginia companies ▪ Our team of researchers performs a variety of market research services at little to no cost ▪ More than
    [Show full text]
  • Procedures for Considering Requests from the Public for Textile and Apparel Safeguard Actions on Imports From
    28544 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 98 / Friday, May 21, 2010 / Notices COMMITTEE FOR THE The import tariff relief is effective In order to facilitate the IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE beginning on the date that the implementation of Title III, Subtitle B, AGREEMENTS Committee determines that an ‘‘Omani section 321 through section 328 of the textile or apparel article’’ as defined in Act, the Committee has determined that Procedures for Considering Requests section 301(2) of the Act, is being actions taken under this safeguard fall From the Public for Textile and Apparel imported into the United States in such within the foreign affairs exception to Safeguard Actions on Imports From increased quantities, in absolute terms the rulemaking provision of 5 U.S.C. Oman or relative to the domestic market for 553(a)(1). These procedures are not that article, and under such conditions subject to the requirement to provide May 17, 2010. as to cause serious damage, or actual prior notice and opportunity for public AGENCY: The Committee for the threat thereof, to a U.S. industry comment, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1) Implementation of Textile Agreements producing an article that is like, or and 553(b)(A). (the ‘‘Committee’’). directly competitive with, the imported Procedures for Requesting Textile and ACTION: Notice of procedures. article. Consistent with section 323(a) of Apparel Safeguard Actions SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the the Act, the maximum period of import 1. Requirements for Requests. procedures the Committee will follow in tariff relief, as set forth in section 3 of Pursuant to section 321(a) of the Act considering requests from the public for this notice, shall be three years.
    [Show full text]
  • International Trade Fairs the Trade Show Representation Service Certified Trade Fairs Feature a U.S
    WELCOME TO City of Norfolk’s Export Information Workshop INTERNATIONAL TRADE OVERVIEW Dulles International Airport November 12, 2020 VIRGINIA’S ECONOMY IS INCREASINGLY TIED TO EXPORTS 257,000 Exports support more than 257,000 jobs in Virginia $2B Virginia businesses that export contribute $2 billion in tax revenue to Virginia annually Virginia International Gateway, Portsmouth Sources: Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation; Brookings Institution 3 VIRGINIA EXPORTED $37B IN GOODS AND SERVICES IN 2018 Total Virginia Products and Services Exports, 2018 *Products and services data were taken from two sources and are not an exact comparison. Source: Coalition of Services Industries for 2018 services data; ©2020 IHS Markit – Global Trade Atlas for 2018 manufactured products data 4 VEDP – INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROVIDES PROGRAMS & SERVICES TO HELP COMPANIES GROW THEIR INTERNATIONAL SALES 321 Last year, a total of 321 companies were enrolled in our international trade development programs $7.9M Companies enrolled in our programs reported average projected international sales of $7.9 million in 2019 49,000 Companies currently enrolled in our international trade development programs have over 49,000 employees in Virginia O’Sullivan Films, Winchester Source: Survey of companies enrolled in International Trade programs during FY2020 (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020) 5 OUR TEAM OF RESEARCHERS ASSISTS VIRGINIA COMPANIES WITH EXPANDING THEIR BUSINESS ABROAD Customized market research for Virginia companies ▪ Our team of researchers performs a variety of
    [Show full text]
  • Energy & Environment Update
    ML Strategies Update David Leiter, [email protected] ML Strategies, LLC Sarah Litke, [email protected] 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Jordan Collins, [email protected] Washington, DC 20004 USA Neal Martin, [email protected] 202 434 7300 202 434 7400 fax FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @MLStrategies www.mlstrategies.com OCTOBER 20‚ 2014 Energy & Environment Update ENERGY AND CLIMATE DEBATE With just over two weeks until election day, Congress is preparing for a brief but intense Lame Duck session, while continuing final campaign pushes. With several races still in the too-close-to-call column, the Senate’s balance of power remains uncertain, though Republicans will retain control of the House. In the meantime, climate negotiators will spend the week in Bonn, Germany, with the last United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change summit prior to the annual international climate negotiation this December in Lima, Peru. For more details about the summit, see the international section, below. CONGRESS Recess Congress is in recess until after the November 4 elections. ADMINISTRATION AFPM Supports RFS Decrease The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers sent a letter October 14 to President Obama in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed 16 percent reduction of the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards, siting the E10 blend wall. The Obama Administration plans to finalize the standards in the coming weeks. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Climate Action CBA Necessary The Government Accountability Office released a report October 16 advising the Department of Agriculture to make information on the farm-level economic costs and benefits of addressing climate change more available to farmers.
    [Show full text]
  • STEP Grant Application and Trade Mission Registration [email protected] | 302-577-8464
    STEP Grant Application and Trade Mission Registration [email protected] | 302-577-8464 WHAT IS THE STEP GRANT? The Delaware Department of State’s Global Delaware Team, through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), offers eligible Delaware businesses grants to assist in expanding their export businesses. Grant recipients may use these funds to cover up to 50% of all pre-approved, eligible, export marketing expenses up to a maximum of $5,000 per fiscal year per company. Delaware companies may receive funding up to a maximum of three times per country market, for a maximum of $15,000 total over a five-year period. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES All submitted expenses must be pre-approved in your funding application by the Delaware Department of State. Export marketing expenses that are eligible include, but are not limited to: • Travel expense for only one company representative • Airfare (Fly America Rules1, must be pre-approved) • Lodging (according to federal foreign per diem rates2, must be pre-approved) • Parking (at the airport in the U.S. and in the foreign country) • Baggage fees • Currency exchange fees • Ground transportation in country • Shipping fees for international marketing products (up to 25% of award, no more than $3,000) • Trade show registration fees • Trade show booth space • Trade mission fees (except State of Delaware participation fees) • Gold Keys (Department of Commerce subscription to services) • Training with international focus for clients • Stipends for website translations into foreign languages (up to $3,000) • Meeting space audio/visual (must be pre-approved) • Compliance, for example, CE Mark (must be pre-approved, up to $2,000) WHAT COMPANIES ARE ELIGIBLE? • Business must have operations in Delaware.
    [Show full text]
  • NORTH CAROLINA Outward Virtual Trade Mission MAY 2021 Market Awareness Session Introduction and Welcome to the Mission LCOC, SNABC, BABC Carolinas and Triangle BABCNC
    NORTH CAROLINA Outward Virtual Trade Mission MAY 2021 Market Awareness session Introduction and Welcome to the Mission LCOC, SNABC, BABC Carolinas and Triangle BABCNC Welcome: Andrew Staunton, UK Consul General, Atlanta Tuesday 18 May 2021 Welcome: Elaine Marshall, NC Secretary of State 10am NC / 3pm UK time - 12 noon NC / North Carolina Overview of Key Sectors and Regions: Colin Kiser, International Business Development Manager, Economic Development 5pm UK time Partnership of North Carolina Scheduled Zoom meeting. Research Triangle Region Overview: Ryan Combs, Executive Director, Research Triangle Regional Partnership Join Zoom Meeting Charlotte Region Overview Sven Gerzer, VP Business Recruitment, Charlotte Business Alliance https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83066049872 ?pwd=My9XdGx6aHIyalJxSTBPYjE4a29lZ Panel Discussion: EDNPC, RTRP, Charlotte, NC East Alliance z09 Allan Hogarth, Executive Director, SNABC (Moderator) Colin Kiser, EDPNC Ryan Combs, RTRP Meeting ID: 830 6604 9872 Sven Gerzer, Charlotte Business Alliance Trey Goodson, Regional Economic Developer, NC East Alliance Passcode: 264981 North Carolina-Scottish Cultural Relationships: Mike McIntyre, Senior Advisor for Government Relations and Economic Development, Ward and Smith Keith Burns, Member, Raleigh Office Managing Partner, Nexsen Pruet Introduction and Welcome SECTOR SPECIFIC LCOC and SNABC PANEL DISCUSSION Life Sciences/Healthcare Panel Discussion Steve Cain, President, Triangle BABC (Moderator) Doug Edgeton, President & CEO, NC Biotech Center Wednesday 19 May 2021 Brad Walters
    [Show full text]
  • Federal Register/Vol. 85, No. 178/Monday, September 14, 2020
    56578 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 178 / Monday, September 14, 2020 / Notices For further information, contact Board’s decision that no further review supplemental application materials, Christopher Wedderburn at of the activity is warranted at this time. including adequate information on their [email protected] or (202) The production activity described in the products and/or services, primary 482–1963. notification was authorized, subject to market objectives, and goals for Dated: September 9, 2020. the FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s participation to allow the Department of regulations, including Section 400.14. Elizabeth Whiteman, Commerce to evaluate their application. If the Department of Commerce receives Acting Executive Secretary. Dated: September 8, 2020. an incomplete application, the [FR Doc. 2020–20216 Filed 9–11–20; 8:45 am] Elizabeth Whiteman, Acting Executive Secretary. Department may either: reject the BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P application, request additional [FR Doc. 2020–20218 Filed 9–11–20; 8:45 am] information/clarification, or take the BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P lack of information into account when DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE evaluating the application. If the Foreign-Trade Zones Board DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE requisite minimum number of participants is not selected for the [B–30–2020] International Trade Administration mission by the recruitment deadline, the mission may be cancelled. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 183—Austin, Announcement of Upcoming US–UK Each applicant must also certify that Texas; Authorization of Production Financial Innovation Partnership (FIP) the products and services it seeks to Activity; Rohr, Inc. (Aircraft Engine Trade Mission to the United Kingdom export through the mission are either Parts); San Marcos, Texas and Education Trade Mission to India produced in the United States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • 2003 Comprehensive Report on U.S. Trade and Investment Policy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa and Implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act
    2003 COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON U.S. TRADE AND INVESTMENT POLICY TOWARD SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT A Report Submitted by the President of the United States to the United States Congress Prepared by the Office of the United States Trade Representative THE THIRD OF EIGHT ANNUAL REPORTS MAY 2003 2003 Comprehensive Report on U.S. Trade and Investment Policy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa and Implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act The Third of Eight Annual Reports May 2003 Foreword ................................................................... iii I. U.S.-African Trade and Investment Highlights ..............................1 II. Executive Summary .....................................................3 III. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) ..........................5 A. AGOA Summary, Eligibility, and Implementation .................5 B. AGOA II ..................................................11 C. Outreach ..................................................11 IV. Economic and Trade Overview ..........................................15 A. Economic Growth ..........................................15 B. Africa’s Global Trade .......................................16 C. Trade with the United States ..................................18 D. International Financing, Investment Results, and Debt ..............19 E. Economic Reforms .........................................22 F. Reforms Undertaken by AGOA Beneficiary Countries ..............23 G. Regional Economic Integration
    [Show full text]
  • Implementation of Commerce's Trade Mission Policy Has Strengthened
    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Office of Inspector General PUBLIC RELEASE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Implementation of Commerce’s Trade Mission Policy Has Strengthened Management of the Missions, but More Improvements Can Be Made Final Inspection Report No. IPE-13934/April 2001 Office of Inspections and Program Evaluations APR 10, 2001 MEMORANDUM FOR: The Honorable Donald L. Evans Secretary of Commerce FROM: Johnnie E. Frazier SUBJECT: Final Report: Implementation of Commerce’s Trade Mission Policy Has Strengthened Management of the Missions, but More Improvements Can Be Made (IPE-13934) As a follow up to our March 14, 2001, draft report, attached is our final report on the implementation and effectiveness of the Department’s March 1997 trade mission policy. The policy was put in place to (1) strengthen Commerce’s management of trade missions and (2) help ensure that they are not politicized or do not give the appearance that they are. We found that the trade mission policy has helped to significantly improve the Department’s management of trade missions. In particular, it has strengthened trade mission planning, the recruitment and selection of private sector participants, and the transparency of the entire process. However, we believe that some steps can be taken to increase the policy’s effectiveness and further improve the Department’s management of trade missions. On page 19, we offer a number of recommendations for such improvements. In your response to our draft report, you indicated that you are committed to following a process of evaluation and action to ensure that trade missions serve their intended public purpose.
    [Show full text]
  • Virtual Agricultural Trade Mission to Japan
    August 2020 In this Issue Virtual Agricultural Trade Mission to Japan Trade Consultants International travel is restricted due to the ongoing worldwide pandemic, Virtual Agricultural Trade but international trade between Japan and Wisconsin does not need to Mission to Japan stop. New Reports Upcoming Events The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host a virtual on-line only program to connect Wisconsin agricultural businesses with potential customers in Japan. The Trade Consultants activity will focus on 1:1 meetings that will take place on Zoom Virtual Conferencing app. Agricultural companies interested in building and Jennifer Lu expanding business in Japan, are invited to participate. Wood products, Animal Feed, Livestock & Genetics Japan is the 4th largest US export market for agricultural products with China & Asia US$12.9 billion in exports in 2019. Wisconsin’s top agricultural exports to (608) 224-5102 Japan include dairy genetics, dairy products, meat, meat byproducts and [email protected] prepared vegetables. Under the U.S. – Japan Free Trade Agreement (effective January 1, 2020) nearly 90 percent of U.S. food and agricultural Ashwini Rao imports into Japan are either duty- free or receive referential tariff access. Processed Foods India, Latin America & European Union The virtual trade mission, scheduled between December 1st to 11th, (608) 224-5119 2020, will connect Wisconsin exporters with potential partners and [email protected] customers in Japan virtually, in front of your computer without the cost of travel and traveling time. As with other DATCP led trade missions, a market briefing will be presented to all the participants.
    [Show full text]