Trade Mission to Canada and Mexico
Trade Mission to Canada and Mexico and Business Opportunities in the America’s Conference - September 17-22, 2023
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration is organizing a trade mission to Canada and Mexico from September 17-22, 2023, that will include the Business Opportunities in the Americas Conference in Washington, DC on September 17-19, 2023.
Hosted in Washington, DC, the Business Opportunities in the Americas Conference will focus on region-specific sessions, market entry strategies, export compliance, legal, logistics, disaster resilience and recovery and trade financing resources. You will also be able to have prearranged one-on-one consultations with U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (US & FCS) commercial officers and/or Department of State economic/commercial officers with expertise in commercial markets throughout the America’s region.
The combination of the Trade Americas conference and customized business-to-business matchmaking appointments in ONE or TWO cities with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, or joint venture partners will provide participants with strategies for expanding their business throughout Canada and/ or Mexico.
The United States, Canada, and Mexico share common interests in strengthening regional economic growth, prosperity and competitiveness, and understand that North American competitiveness underpins the future prosperity, and sustainability of all three countries.
Why Canada?
- Canada is the single - largest U.S. export market, and in 2021 became the largest trading partner of the United States. Canada naturally ranks first among the major markets sought after by U.S. small and rural businesses.
- With a population of 38 million, Canadians spend more than 60 percent of their disposable income on U.S. consumer goods.
- U.S.- Canada economies are extremely integrated with nearly $1.7 billion of goods and services flowing across the border daily.
- Logistically, most of Canada’s commercial and industrial hubs are situated near the U.S. border.
- In February 2021, the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S. - Canada Partnership established a blueprint for expanded cooperation between both countries in vital sectors, including promoting economic growth, pandemic recovery, combatting climate change, and addressing global issues.
Why Mexico?
- Mexico is the second largest trading partner of the United States and the largest goods export market for U.S. companies.
- Mexico’s manufacturing intensive export economy and nearshoring trends may provide opportunities for the U.S. suppliers.
- Given Mexico’s large, diversified market, most U.S. products and services have ample opportunities.
- Close cultural, social, and economic ties make Mexico a natural market to consider for first-time and expanding exporters.
Why You Should Join?
During the Trade Mission, U.S. companies will be able to participate and benefit from:
- Market briefings by U.S. Commercial Service/State, if Partner Posts involved
- Networking events (receptions, luncheons, dinners, etc.)
- Plenary sessions and workshops with experts presenting key content about the region
- One-on-One meetings with Commercial Officers from the region
- Business to Business meetings with vetted local businesses in up to two markets
By attending U.S. companies will be able to:
- Gain market insights,
- Make industry contacts,
- Solidify business strategies,
- Advance specific projects, and
- Identify potential partners.
All business-to-business appointments in the region will be with a pre-screened potential buyer, agent, distributor or joint venture partner.
Register your interest here.
Targeted U.S. Products and Services
The mission is open to U.S. companies with at least 51 percent U.S. content from a cross section of industries with growth potential in Canada and Mexico but is focused on the following sectors:
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Aerospace and Defense Agribusiness Automotive |
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) |
Fees & Expenses
If accepted on the Trade Mission, the fees are as follows:
| Conference Only: | $650 per participant |
| Conference plus B2B Meetings in One Country: |
$2,800 for small and medium sized enterprises** $4,000 for large firms** |
| Conference plus B2B Meetings in Two Countries: |
$3,800 for small and medium sized enterprises** $5,000 for large firms** |
There will be a $300 fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME) that wishes to participate in business-to-business meetings in any of the markets selected.
* Expenses for travel, transportation, lodging, most meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant.
** As a federal agency, the U.S. Department of Commerce must follow the Small Business Administration’s small business size standards per the Small Business Act of 2013.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application and supplemental application materials, including adequate information on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals for participation no later than July 28, 2023.
Submitting an application is indication of your interest to participate in the mission. No fees are due at the time of registering your intent to join the mission. Once you are invited to join the mission payment of mission fees and the signature of the participation agreement is then due in order to participate in the mission.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2023 U.S. Department of Commerce’s Trade Mission to Canada and Mexico and Business Opportunities in the Americas Conference is an excellent opportunity to position your organization as a market leader in promoting trade throughout the region.
The conference will be held in Washington, DC on September 17-20, 2023, with a focus on region-specific sessions, market entry strategies, legal, logistics, negotiation, disaster recovery and trade financing resources. There will also be prearranged one-on- one consultations with U.S. commercial officers and diplomats representing 23 countries based in the Americas: Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Suriname, The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay.
In conjunction with the conference, the U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing a multi-industry trade mission, from September 20-22, 2023, which will provide participants the optimal venue to connect directly with business opportunities in Canada and Mexico.
Your organization will have the opportunity to:
- Promote your brand, products, and services to hundreds of U.S. companies and businesses in the Americas
- Participate in tailored discussions on business issues impacting trade within the Americas
- Network with commercial and economic officers working in U.S. Embassies covering 23 countries in the Americas
- Directly engage with U.S. firms and companies from the Americas
Benefits of Becoming an Official Sponsor:
Your organization will receive visibility and customized services prior to and during the conference. The webinar series, conference, and the trade mission will be heavily promoted throughout the U.S. international business community and in the Canada and Mexico. Your organization will be recognized according to your selected level of participation:
For questions or to become a sponsor, contact Trade.Americas@trade.gov
The U.S. Commercial Service has organized a Webinar Series focused on business opportunities in North America (Canada and Mexico). This Webinar Series is a great opportunity for U.S. companies representing best prospect sectors such as Aerospace and Defense; Agribusiness; Automotive; Construction; Cosmetics; Education and Training; Electricity Sector; Energy; Environmental Technologies; Financial Technologies (Fintech); Healthcare; Information and Communications Technology (ICT); Mining and Minerals; Oil and Gas; Packaging; Machinery Industry; Plastics and Resins; Renewable Energy; Safety and Security; Transportation Infrastructure; Equipment and Services; Travel and Tourism.
You will hear from U.S. Diplomats, local Government Officials and private sector experts to help you craft a market entry strategy.
Sales to Canada and Mexico account for almost one-third of U.S. exports, reaching almost $27 billion in 2022.
Take advantage of this great opportunity and learn about:
- Upcoming business opportunities in the region
- Trade barriers and market access issues
- U.S. Government international trade contacts to support your international sales growth
- Export financing, Negotiation, Logistics, Export Compliance, Winning Tenders/Bids
Your organization can participate in one, two or all Webinars. The cost for each Webinar is just $25.
Webinars Schedule:
April 27, 2023 - Business Opportunities in Canada and Mexico, Understanding USMCA
May 18, 2023 - Business Opportunities in Canada and Mexico: Energy & Infrastructure
June 8, 2023 - Business Opportunities in Canada and Mexico: Aerospace, Defense and Security
June 29, 2023 - Doing Business in Canada and Mexico: How to integrate into the North American Industrial Supply Chain
July 20, 2023 - Doing Business in Canada and Mexico: Automotive and Transportation