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Commercial and Business Affairs

The Office of Commercial and Business Affairs (CBA) plays a major role in coordinating trade and investment matters to support U.S. firms doing business overseas. The CBA, headed by Special Representative for Business Affairs J. Frank Mermoud, coordinates State Department advocacy on behalf of American businesses and offers problem-solving assistance in opening markets, leveling the playing field, and resolving trade and investment disputes.

Secretary Powell gives his remarks at the 2004 Award for Corporate Excellence ceremony. State Dept. Photo.

Secretary Powell gives his remarks at the 2004 Award for Corporate Excellence ceremony. Seated from left to right are: David H. Gilmour, Founder and Chairman, FIJI Water; Edward J. Zander, Chairman and CEO, Motorola; E. Anthony Wayne, Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs; and Alan Larson, Under Secretary for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs. State Dept. Photo.

 

  
Highlights
Corporate Excellence
Secretary Powell's remarks at the Secretary of State's 2004 Award for Corporate Excellence for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, Innovation and Exemplary International Business Practices. [photo gallery] [Video Clips]

Business at the Forefront
Special Representative Mermoud's remarks to the Eurochambres Congress Opening Session in Vienna, Austria ("European Competiveness In A Global World") on "Strengthening Competitiveness Through a More Seamless Transatlantic Marketplace."

Iraq
A special website contains information on business opportunities in Iraq.

  
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