The National Export Initiative (NEI): Helping Small Businesses Compete on a Global Scale

The National Export Initiative:
Double U.S. Exports in the next 5 Years
On March 11, 2010, US President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order which formed the National Export Initiative (NEI). NEI has the broad goal of improving conditions that directly affect the private sector’s ability to export. President Obama’s plan has the goal of doubling exports from US companies in the next 5 years. The NEI calls for removal of trade barriers and advocacy assistance directed especially at small businesses to help them overcome the barriers of entering new export markets.

The National Export Initiative: U.S. Priority Markets
There are several emerging market countries that the NEI has identified as priority export targets for US products. These countries include: China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The NEI has put together a series of videos about doing business in these markets. All of this excellent information is contained in the Federal portal for international trade: Export.gov.  Visit the International Trade Administration’s YouTube Channel for over 50 webinars about doing business in regional environments.

The Trade Information Center
For additional information or general trade questions, you may contact the Trade Information Center (TIC) at: 800.872.8723 (1-800-USA-TRAD(E)), or send an email to: tic@trade.gov The TIC operates between 8:30 AM & 6 PM EST.  You can get answers to your exporting question topics including: Tariffs, International Documentation, Logistics, Free-Trade Agreements, Country-Specific regional Information, Trade Data, and General Export Information.

U.S. Export Assistance Centers
The Commercial Service has a network of U.S. Export Assistance Centers that house export and industry specialists. These centers are located in more than 100 U.S. cities and over 80 countries worldwide. These trade professionals
provide counseling and services to assist U.S. businesses in exporting their products and services. They can assist in: Assessing market potential for your product or service, develping and implementing a market enrty strategy, and identifying potential trade partners in foreign markets. 
  

National Export Initiative Videos
Doing Business with U.S. Priority Export Markets:
China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, & Vietnam

China http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP3VWymGEGs

India http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP1s3EQVcLE

Indonesia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrBuHAIsK-4&feature=relmfu

Taiwan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwky1QPCI9g&feature=relmfu

Thailand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLxWpWulu3I&feature=relmfu

Vietnam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0rjy-EAtLA&feature=relmfu