[wanabidii] Press Releases: Economic Diplomacy: Investment Climate Statements for 2014

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Economic Diplomacy: Investment Climate Statements for 2014 06/26/2014 10:43 AM EDT Economic Diplomacy: Investment Climate Statements for 2014 Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 26, 2014 The Department has published over 80 Investment Climate Statements for 2014. These statements, produced annually by U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, provide U.S. firms with country-specific information and assessments on investment laws, measures and other important business-related factors in foreign markets. They support our economic diplomacy efforts by helping ensure that U.S. companies have the information they need to make informed decisions on investment in foreign markets. These Investment Climate Statements include many examples of economies which have improved their receptivity to U.S. investment. The reports also identify barriers and market distortions that may deter U.S. investment, and provide information to help U.S. firms assess business risks. Topics include the host country’s legal and regulatory systems, dispute resolution, corruption, political violence, and labor issues. Updated from 2013, this year’s Statements include an executive summary, expanded sections on intellectual property rights and state-owned enterprises, an improved search function, and a point of contact for country-specific inquiries. U.S. economic growth increasingly relies on the ability of U.S. firms to compete successfully in overseas markets. Approximately 18 percent of U.S. merchandise exports are sent by U.S. parent companies to their foreign affiliates, and U.S. multinational companies directly account for almost half of all U.S. merchandise exports; so U.S. investments abroad help support employment in the United States. The United States encourages foreign governments to embrace open, non-discriminatory, predictable, and transparent investment policies. Foreign investment both in the United States and abroad creates jobs, increases productivity, raises living standards, and gives businesses first-hand knowledge of a wider pool of consumers’ preferences. It is a mainstay of our global economy. The statements can be viewed at http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/index.htm. Additional Investment Climate Statements for 2014 will be posted on this site as they become available. 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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