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Treasury Secretary Jack Lew spoke, followed by a discussion with private sector officials on private equity, long-term lending, and capital markets. “Open Markets: Financing The Africa Of…

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker made welcoming remarks at the U.S.- Africa Business Forum being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in…

Secretary of State John Kerry spoke, followed by a discussion with African presidents on how the continent’s leaders are planning for economic growth over the next decade. “Game Plan: Shaping The…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the U.S.- Africa Business Forum being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. It was part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held in…

Former President Bill Clinton moderated a discussion with African business executives on foreign investment in Africa and U.S.-African business partnerships. “Expanding Opportunities: The New Era…

African Union Commission Chair Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini Zuma spoke at the U.S.- Africa Business Forum being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. It was part of the…

Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at a conference organized by the Commerce Department. The Secretary was introduced by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker. Secretary Kerry’s speech was…

Industry leaders talked about ways to encourage businesses to invest in and operate in the United States. Larry Fink said the United States was well-positioned to attract business investment, but he…

President Obama announced a new government-wide effort to encourage foreign business investment in the United States. The president was introduced by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker. This was…

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew talked about business investment. He described the state of the global economy, citing improvement and the need for greater demand to increase economic growth. He also urged Congress to pass an…

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about a series of U.S.-China commitments on issues ranging from intellectual…

Panelists talked about the role of government in attracting business at a regional and local level and their own efforts. Topics included transportation, education, and educating the local citizens to…

The leaders of the U.S. and the Chinese delegations to the annual Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) spoke to reporters. Among the issues they addressed were enforcement of…

Secretary Gutierrez addressed the 18th annual Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy on key U.S.-China trade and security issues. Among the topics he addressed were the status of…

Secretary Evans talked to reporters about President Bush’s recently completed trip to Russia, economic ties with Russia, and future economic ventures involving U.S. and Russian business.…

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