Highlights included TDA's opening in Vietnam, the use of new business development tools, and a strong continuation of the Agency's cost-sharing program.
International trade is the future of our nation's economy.
The Clinton-Gore Administration has helped once again make the United States the world's leading exporter. TDA funded a total of 390 activities in 65 countries during 1997. The Agency introduced a newly modified program in Vietnam this year. In addition, TDA posted a Deputy Regional Director in Manila to help coordinate the Agency's activities with the Asian Development Bank and lead the Agency's Asia business development effort. The Agency completed its second year of the cost-sharing program.