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U.S. Celebrates Open Skies Agreements with 101 Partners

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:05:10 -0400

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood lead a celebration in Washington to mark the 101 Open Skies aviation agreements concluded since 1992.

Japan’s Disasters Do Not Inflict Long-Term Economic Damage

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:55:52 -0400

The triple whammy that hit Japan — earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident — will have limited long-term impacts on the country’s economy, analysts say.

Obama Says U.S., Chile to Expand Collaboration

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:47:49 -0400

President Obama and Chilean President Sebastián Piñera have pledged to expand collaboration in trade and investments, clean energy partnerships and regional security.

Obama Says U.S. Enthusiastically Supports Brazil’s Rise

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:53:16 -0400

The United States “enthusiastically” supports Brazil’s rise not only as a regional, but also a global power, President Obama says in Brasilia on the first stop of his trip to Latin America, and he announces new cooperation between the two countries on trade, energy and climate change.

President Obama on Economic Lessons from Latin American Nations

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:16:01 -0400

In his weekly radio address, President Obama discusses lessons to be learned from Latin American countries he is visiting on a trip that began March 19.

President Obama: Jobs at Top of Latin America Agenda

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:31:29 -0400

In a commentary published March 18 by USA Today, President Obama says his top priority during his upcoming trip to Brazil, Chile and El Salvador March 19–23 will be to create new jobs and new growth for the “common prosperity and common security of all our people ... across the hemisphere.”

Clinton Offers U.S. Support for Tunisia’s Transition to Democracy

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:37:58 -0400

Secretary Clinton says she is confident that Tunisia will have a successful transition to democracy and greater prosperity following the end of President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali’s rule, and pledges U.S. support and new American-funded programs to create jobs and encourage investment.

Obama Seeks Expanded Engagement on Latin America Trip

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:49:16 -0400

From the earliest days of the administration, President Obama has engaged in creating a new relationship with the countries of the Americas. His trip to Brazil, Chile and El Salvador March 19–23 will be a chance to highlight what has been done and a chance to look ahead, officials say.

“Green” Growth, Stronger Integration Top APEC Agenda

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:34:30 -0400

The United States hosts senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, setting an ambitious agenda for regional economic cooperation. APEC 2011 goals include strengthening economic integration, promoting “green” growth and expanding trade opportunities.

Obama to Deepen Financial Ties in Latin America

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:00:36 -0400

President Obama’s March 19–23 visit to Latin America will focus on deepening financial ties with the region, and will play a vital role in Obama’s strategy to rebalance the U.S. approach to national and international economic security.

Biden, Russian Prime Minister Praise Improved U.S.-Russian Ties

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:56:07 -0400

Vice President Biden meets with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow and welcomes the improved relationship between the United States and Russia following the 2009 “reset.” Now is the time for both countries to focus on building closer economic ties, he says.

Biden Says U.S. Strongly Supports Russia’s WTO Bid

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:05:40 -0400

Vice President Biden says his visit to Russia is focused on exploring ways to improve economic ties between Russia and the United States. He says the U.S. strongly supports Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization, and wants to repeal legislation that has restricted bilateral trade.

With Cooperation, APEC Economies Can Rise Together, Clinton Says

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:49:24 -0400

Secretary Clinton says the 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum all are seeking increased trade and investment with each other and will rise together if they seek long-term solutions that benefit all segments of society and are open, transparent, free and fair.

Obama, Australia’s Gillard Discuss Afghanistan, Trade

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:50:53 -0400

In her meetings with U.S. officials, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard discusses Australia’s military participation in Afghanistan as a member of the international coalition, as well as the shared desire of the United States and Australia to expand trade in the Pacific region.

Global Food Prices Reach Record High in February

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:28:05 -0400

Global food prices hit a record in February, raising concerns about pushing millions more people further into poverty and triggering civil unrest, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization.

Biden to Assess Russia Reset, Visit Finland and Moldova

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:26:07 -0400

Vice President Biden will visit Finland, Russia and Moldova from March 7 to 11. According to Obama administration officials, he plans to “take stock” of the reset in U.S.-Russian relations, as well as consult with Finnish officials and become the first U.S. vice president to visit Moldova.

United States Will Continue Full Effort on Farm Exports

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:43:47 -0400

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the United States will continue intensive promotion of its agricultural products around the world.

Cooperation, Intellectual Property Rights Support Innovation

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:36:29 -0400

Fostering and supporting innovation is a key message the U.S. government wants to convey to other nations as it prepares to host the annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Hawaii in November.

Young Inventors Set Out to Improve Lives

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:14:08 -0400

Professional and development groups, as well as young entrepreneurs, have begun creating technologies for the developing world, an area previously occupied only by lone inventors acting on their charitable impulses.

Technology Programs for the Poor Seek Recipients

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:59:29 -0400

Innovative ventures to provide technology to the poor aim to improve lives and plant the seeds of entrepreneurship in the process.

G20 a Step Closer to More Sustainable Economic Growth

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:08:41 -0400

The world’s major economies take a step toward better coordination of their economic policies. G20 finance ministers and central bankers strike a compromise on a set of indicators designed to warn governments about the risk of another financial crisis.

Obama Readies South Korean Trade Deal for Congress

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:35:18 -0400

The Obama administration is planning to send the free trade agreement with South Korea to Congress for approval. Serious issues must be resolved before the Colombia and Panama trade deals go to Congress, the U.S. trade representative says.

Federal Reserve Chairman Discusses Economic Recovery, Debt, Jobs

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:04:46 -0400

The U.S. economy continues to strengthen as consumer and business spending increase, but unemployment remains stubbornly high, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke tells a congressional committee.

Obama Calls on Business to Help Boost U.S. Competitiveness

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:59:53 -0400

The government will lay foundations to create a more innovative and competitive U.S. economy, President Obama says.

Ursula Burns’ Path to Success in the Fortune 500

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:41:32 -0400

Raised by a single mother in a housing project in Lower Manhattan, Ursula Burns began as an engineering intern at Xerox. She learned the ins and outs of the company by heading a number of divisions before becoming the first female African-American CEO of a Fortune 500 company.