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OWIT-OC Presents:
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An Update from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Korea, Panama, Colombia Free Trade Agreements and
Roundtable on Trade Impact
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
11:30am - 1:00pm
Radisson Newport Beach
4545 MacArthur Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Trade Agreements: The U.S.-Colombia, Panama and Korea Trade Promotion Agreements were signed into law on October 3, 2011, they have not yet been phased, although originally scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2012. What are the highlights of these new agreements, what does it mean for American business?
The U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement is viewed to have the largest impact of the three agreements on Southern California companies. When will it be implemented? What are the key provisions of the Agreement?
Roundtable: President Obama, on January 13, 2011, announced a proposed consolidation of the Department of Commerce with the U.S. Trade Representative, Export-Import Bank, Overseas Private Investment Corp, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency with the newly created cabinet-level position, Small Business Administration ("SBA'). Join the Roundtable Discussion of:
- Will a Consolidated Federal Trade Agency enhance or hinder your Company's foreign expansion or development?
- Should Congress seek input from the Trade community?
- Would your Company participate in commenting on the proposed consolidation?
- Technology Exports $228 billion per year from the U.S., would the elimination of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency affect the bottom line for exports?
- Would a combination of the U.S. Trade Representative's office with Commerce's International Trade Administration, often regarded as polar opposites, create discord?
- Would a consolidate affect anti-dumping and anti-subsidy efforts?
Keynote speaker and Roundtable Moderator
Maryavis Bokal
U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
Senior International Trade Specialist
About the speaker: Maryavis Bokal is based in the U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) in Irvine. Her many responsibilities include export marketing and sales assistance in both the private and public sectors. She previously held leadership positions with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Asia Pacific, HealthCare Technologies and Safety & Security Teams..
Fees: $55 - Members & $65 Non-Members
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Organization of Women in International Trade
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