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State supports the interagency export promotion team at overseas missions.
EB participates in interagency deliberations on country credit risk ratings and on financial aspects of export promotion. EB and Regional Bureaus work closely with the Ex-Im Bank to support its export finance activities. EB and Regional Bureaus work closely with Commerce and Ex-Im Bank to support U.S. export promotion activities. State supports the interagency export promotion team at overseas missions. Increase domestic awareness of trade opportunities by reaching out to small and medium-sized firms, and through public outreach strategies.