Trade Policy Update

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Trade Policy Update
Tricia Johnson Canada Desk Office of the
Western Hemisphere April 2011
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Trade Facilitation Initiatives
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National Export Initiative
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Percentage Increase in Exports
Source US Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division
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Dollar Value of Increased Exports
Source US Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division
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ITA Priorities
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Mature Markets Initiative
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Border Export Strategy
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Border Export Leaders Program
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Regulatory Cooperation Council
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Regulatory Cooperation Council
www.regulations.gov ITA-2011-0003-0002
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Beyond the Border

• We intend to pursue a perimeter approach to
  security, working together within, at, and away
  from the borders of our two countries to enhance
  our security and accelerate the legitimate flow
  of people, goods, and services.

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Beyond the Border
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Beyond the Border

• We intend to work together to engage with all
  levels of government and with communities,
  non-governmental organizations, and the private
  sector, as well as with our citizens, on
  innovative approaches to security and
  competitiveness.

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Contact Information

• Questions or comments?
• Tricia Johnson
• Canada Desk Officer
• International Trade Administration
• U.S. Department of Commerce
• 202-482-5876
• tricia.johnson_at_trade.gov