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World Trade Month

In May, the International Trade Administration (ITA), along with most of the nations of the world, will be celebrating World Trade Month.  May is always World Trade Month, but this year’s observation comes at a unique moment. 

President Obama, through an executive order, has directed that ITA and all federal agencies join in a National Export Initiative (NEI) to promote exports in order to help create jobs.  The goal of the NEI is to double exports during the next five years to support two million American jobs.

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World Trade Month Intro

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ITA has planned activities and events during World Trade Month to promote the NEI and to further engage American companies, including the President’s “E” Awards on May 13, 2010, to encourage U.S. companies to sell their products abroad.

Although international trade has always played an important role in the U.S. economy, its place is destined to become even more prominent now. President Barack Obama recently announced the National Export Initiative during his State of the Union Address on January 27, 2010 which calls for doubling U.S. exports in the next five years.

This year, World Trade Week will be celebrated across the world with numerous events, seminars, and award ceremonies.

World Trade Month Highlights

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