Secretary Gutierrez to lead CAFTA-DR Business Development Mission, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Nicaragua - September 29-October 4, 2008

When he announced this mission, Secretary Gutierrez stated that "CAFTA-DR is transforming the competitiveness of the Western Hemisphere in the global marketplace.  Since implementation two years ago, the United States has reversed our previous trade deficit to a current trade surplus of $3.7 billion in 2007 with the CAFTA-DR countries. CAFTA-DR has expanded openness and transparency in the region, which has improved the trade and investment climate for U.S. companies."

This mission will cover many sectors including, but not limited to: computer equipment, construction equipment, education & training, general & household consumer goods, medical & optical equipment, plastics, security & safety equipment and services, and telecommunications equipment.

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The application deadline to participate in this mission is Thursday, July 31, 2008.