[wanabidii] Press Releases: Launch of the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Launch of the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation 12/17/2015 03:02 PM EST Launch of the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation Press Statement John Kirby Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC December 17, 2015 The State Department welcomes the December 17th launch of the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation and congratulates USAID for its leadership. This public private partnership will help developing countries streamline their border processes making the movement of goods more transparent and efficient. Reducing trade costs and increasing predictability allows small and medium-size enterprises to reach new customers and take advantage of global supply and value chains. The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation is one way in which the United States and other governments are helping assist developing countries meet their obligations under the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement. We further encourage all WTO Members to ratify the Trade Facilitation Agreement expeditiously to reap the benefits that come with its implementation. The United States firmly believes that private sector-led trade and investment are fundamental for sustainable economic development and growth. The private sector’s expertise in moving goods across borders is crucial for helping countries successfully implement their commitments to facilitate trade. Private sector expertise in moving goods across borders is essential to successfully implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. Reducing trade costs and increasing transparency through trade facilitation reforms can increase global incomes by $40 billion and boost global GDP by $1 trillion. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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