The U.S. Commercial Service helps U.S. business export goods and services to markets worldwide. The Trade Americas program brings together the resources of U.S. Commercial Service offices in 21 markets throughout the region, providing your company with a single point of access to regional trade events, our extensive services, and research covering markets throughout the region.

The Trade Americas site provides information on the existing and proposed free trade agreements throughout the region, market research, best prospects in the region, trade event lists, industry-specific information, business service providers, useful links and key contacts.     

Featured Events

The second annual Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) will be held on August 17-19, 2008, in Atlanta. The forum will provide an opportunity for governments, the business community, and representatives from academia and non-governmental organizations to discuss actions that can be taken to improve competitiveness and economic prosperity in the Americas. Learn more...  

Spotlights 

The February 2008 edition of Trade Americas Update is hot off the press!  Learn about the latest developments, news, and events in the region.  Trade Americas Update is your key to enter the markets in the Americas.  Learn more...

Getting Paid by Your Latin American Buyers
Latin America and the Caribbean is a large and natural market for U.S. exporters due to the region’s geographic proximity. However, many U.S. exporters are unsuccessful in selling to Latin America or increasing their exports to the region, frequently due to the payment terms they demand of their Latin American buyers.  This guide identifies the main financing and payment mechanisms available to support U.S. exporters selling to Latin America in general and to understand the costs, advantages, and disadvantages of each mechanism.  Learn more...   

Country Information

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