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Commercial News USA – Product Showcase

Showcase your product or service to more than 400,000 international readers each month. See of eamples of how USA companies advertise in the Commercial News USA mgazine.

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Commercial News USA – Program Benefits

Sell your products worldwide by taking advantage of a special State Export Promotion Trade (STEP) grant for Louisiana exporters whoadvertise in Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Target buyers, distributors, and wholesalers in 178 countries—both in print and online.

 

 

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Commercial News USA, Magazine

Commercial News USA is the official United States Department of Commerce showcase for American-made products and services.

The catalog-style magazine is designed to help American companies promote products and services to buyers in more than 176 countries–at a fraction of the cost of other advertising options. 

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Six Steps to Begin Exporting

An easy-to-follow six-step guide to get started with exporting.

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US International Trade Commission Database

Access import/export statistics on individual products. Login is required but free.

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Office of International Trade

Office of International Trade works in cooperation with other federal agencies and public- and private-sector groups to encourage small business exports and to assist small businesses seeking to export.

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International Trade Financing

A listing of federal government loans, insurance and grant programs to help you become an exporter or expand your exporting business.

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International Trade Administration

Information about U.S. Federal Government export assistance programs, general export counseling, and country and regional market information.

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International Market Research  

Search the U.S. Commercial Service market research library for international markets and industry data.

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FedEx International Resource Center

Provides country profiles, shipping checklists, global trade links, and international shipping resources.

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Export.gov

Helps U.S. businesses participate in the global marketplace with information on trade events, tariffs and export counseling assistance.

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Export-Import Bank of the US

Ex-Im Bank provides working capital guarantees (pre-export financing); export credit insurance; and loan guarantees and direct loans (buyer financing)

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Export Business Planner

A free, customizable tool that small business owners can use to work through the critical processes of export readiness and planning.

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Export Assessment

This assessment highlights characteristics common to successful exporters. You will receive a score once you complete the questionnaire, which will help you to assess your export readiness, as well as an identification of areas your business needs to strengthen to improve its export activities.

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CIA World Factbook

Access information on countries including: geography, people, government, economy, transportation, communications and defense.

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