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Secretary Gutierrez Travels to Brazil for Third U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum to Address Bilateral Trade
Washington (Oct. 6)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez announced that he will chair the U.S.-Brazil Commercial Dialogue Ministerial Meeting and co-chair the third meeting of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum with Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs Dan Price in Sao Paulo, Oct. 9-10, 2008. Gutierrez will discuss ways to strengthen the U.S.-Brazil economic relationship between senior government officials and business leaders from both nations. The Secretary is seen here during his October 2007 trip to Brazil. (More)
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Statement by Secretary Gutierrez on September’s Employment Report
Washington (Oct. 3)—U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez today released the following statement on the September Employment Report, which showed that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.1 percent: “Today’s employment report underscores the significant hurdles our economy faces. While the unemployment rate remains the same, clearly, we are disappointed with these job losses. Our economy is experiencing major shocks, particularly in the housing and credit sectors, which impact every American. … (More) (Fact Sheet)
Commerce Deputy Secretary to Host U.S.-Georgia Business Summit in Tbilisi
Washington (Oct. 2)—U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary John Sullivan will host the U.S.-Georgia Business Summit in Tbilisi, Georgia, Oct. 27, 2008, on the occasion of a Commerce Department-certified trade mission to Georgia the week of Oct. 26-28, 2008. U.S. and Georgian business leaders and senior officials will attend the summit on Monday, Oct. 27, which will highlight U.S. resources for expanding trade and investment with Georgia and opportunities in the country’s growth sectors. (More)
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