Hello:

We would like to invite you  and your associates to register (complimentary) for the morning event that we are having  in Lexington about US Trade Policy, the updates and  benefits of policies that can affect our exports which assist in economic development and local job creation. Please be aware that a portion of these sessions are “closed to the press.” Please see agenda attached. Registration for private reception will be sent under separate e mail. RG

This event is headlined by the KY/Southern Indiana District Export Council and the United States and Foreign Commercial Service/ITA.  

Some of our speakers include Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton, Congressman Andy Barr , KY Commissioner Ryan F Quarles, KY House Speaker Pro Tem, Representative David Osborne; Tom McGinty, National Director and Deputy Assistant Secretary, Acting, U.S. Operations of U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service/ ITA, U.S. Department of Commerce; Stephen Vaughn , General Counsel, Office of U.S.Trade Representative, (Executive Office of the President);  Christina Sevilla, Deputy Assistant USTR for Small Business, Office of U.S.Trade Representative, (Executive Office of the President); Pat Kirwan , Director, Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPPC), U.S. Department of Commerce; Rosalyn Steward, Assistant Chief Counsel, Office of Advocacy, Small Business Administration; and Sarah  Bonner, Senior International Trade Policy Specialist, Office of International Trade,  Small Business Administration.

The United States Commercial Service promotes trade and investment by providing services to assist companies to export their products, such as Trade Promotion, Research, Compliance, Customs and Trade Facilitation, and assist with other non tariff barriers problems that my be encountered that hinder our exports. They have staff in the US, and embedded in US Embassies around the globe. The USTR office has other objectives, some are to negotiate US objectives and bargaining positions concerning Trade Agreements, matters concerning the operation of any trade agreement, and other matters arising in connection with the development, implementation , and administration of the Trade Policy of the United States.  There are also Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITAC’s)  with members that are from the private industries and various associations that advise the USTR. The ITACs address market-access problems, trade barriers, tariffs, discriminatory foreign procurement practices  and information, marketing, and advocacy needs of their industry sector.

With this in mind, this event will give the attendees an opportunity to hear directly from some of the Department of Commerce, USTR, and SBA  personnel that deal with these issues in the current environment as it may relate to future success in international trade.

Please use this link for the Registration, you will have to indicate what group you and your guests/associates are representing, such as District Export Council member, Sponsor, Partner or EDU – Educational institution, students, and administration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trade-policy-us-agenda-update-lexington-tickets-42887180712

 

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Best regards,

Richard Grana
Chair- US Trade Policy KY Event
Co Chair-Trade Policy Committee-
National Association District Export Council
V. Chair-KDEC
Member-ITAC 11
Impex
1811 Deerhaven Ln
Paducah, KY 42001
270.534.8344
rgrana1@me.com

Trade Policy Update

April 5, 2018

Valvoline Inc.
Headquarters
100 Valvoline Way
Lexington, KY

 

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Partners

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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

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