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. Support American foreign direct investment as a means of increasing U.S. exports.
State supports U.S. investors through negotiation and monitoring of investment agreements.
Annual world economic growth will remain at about 3 percent. The value of world trade will expand faster than world economic growth. USG support and advocacy for U.S. business will remain essential to export success. Productivity will remain close to its current level. Exchange rate changes will not harm global U.S. export levels.