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From the Associated Press
The trade deficit narrowed significantly in July as exports climbed to the highest level in nearly two years, reflecting big gains in sales of U.S.-made airplanes and other manufactured goods while imports declined.
The July deficit fell 14 percent to $42.8 billion, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. That was [...]

The September edition of World Trade Centers Association News is available. You can read it by clicking here.

Welcome in Advance to Beijing – “Early Bird” Special Extended to September 10, 2010
To: WTC Members Worldwide
From: WTCA COO Kofi Boateng
Subject: Extension of “Early Bird” Registration for WTCA General Assembly
With a little over one month to go, we are pleased to confirm that [...]

Click here for the September issue of the Louisiana International Trade Bulletin.

BY: The Associated Press
Officials and organizations from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi are forming a new economic development coalition.
Dubbed “Ready 4 Takeoff,” the new coalition is calling for, among other things, federal government purchases of seafood for the military, schools and other agencies to help the Gulf seafood industry recover from the [...]

The International Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of New Orleans
is proud to continue a former World Trade Club tradition by hosting  
The 24th Annual State of the Port Address
& Rosemary PeDotti Scholarship Presentation
September 15, 2010
The Westin Canal Place Hotel
11:30 a.m. Reception
12:00 Noon Lunch
$45 per person/Tables of 8 $360
Cash Bar
Advance reservations requested by [...]

The World Trade Centers Association’s 41st General Assembly will take place in Beijing, China, from October 10 – 13.
In order to assist WTC members in planning to attend the General Assembly, the WTCA has prepared a list of “Frequently Asked Questions.”  You can download the FAQ and the answers in pdf format by clicking here.
“Early [...]

With the World Trade Centers Association Annual General Assembly just a few months away, WTC members planning to attend will find this page filled with useful links to information on traveling to and in China.
Learn more about the WTCA General Assembly here.
This event is open to WTC members worldwide. If you’re not a member [...]

The U.S. Commercial Service of the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce will recruit and organize a multiple industry trade mission to Mexico City with an optional second stop in Monterrey, October 25-28, 2010.  This mission will be led by a senior Department of Commerce [...]

The following webinars have been developed and are being offered free of charge. They have been designed to assist U.S. companies export their products internationally.

How to Identify International Markets for Your Products
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 1 – 2 PM CDT; FEE: No Charge
Financing Your Exports and Getting Paid
Wednesday, October [...]