While we have already experienced nearly a half-dozen unanticipated reversals, the news of recent suggests that there is now motivation on both sides to get at least an initial deal through to the finish line.
We expect an initial trade deal to be inked by deputy-level officials later this week.
WTC Tacoma Educational Events Recap
At the local level, the WTC Tacoma continues its support small- and medium-size enterprises (SME) with educational events that keep the focus on the current opportunities.
Fed/State Export Financing
In early September, we held a joint Mini-Export Seminar with the US Commercial Service. Presenters shared info on free and low-cost state and federal export financing services.
In late September, with the City of Tacoma and Sister Cities International, we held a reception and signed an MOU with the Free Trade Zone of our Sister City of Fuzhou. Click here and scroll down for details.
SME Exporters Panel Discussion and Award
In early December we held another joint event with the US Commercial Service featuring a panel discussion of SME exporters and honoring the retiring USCS's Young Oh for her service to the community.
The Trade Desk is an affordable, state-of-the-art service desk perfect for:
an entrepreneur with a vision who needs help putting it into action,
a small business seeking to expand, or
an established mid- to large-sized company looking to explore new avenues, gain further efficiencies of scale or searching out new suppliers or customers.
