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David F. Long, Director
(202)482-3575
As an advocate for the development of U.S. service
industries international trade, Office of Service Industries'
specialists work closely with the private sector to provide
export assistance and participate with other U.S. government
agencies to improve foreign market access for U.S. companies.
The office coordinates the Services Working Group of the Trade
Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), in addition to following:
Trade Policy--Supports and participates
in bilateral and multilateral negotiations on services trade,
including the GATS services agreement in the WTO and the development
of new agreements on Services in the FTAA and APEC. Works
with other U.S. agencies on implementation of services trade
agreements, e.g. the World Trade Organization (WTO) and NAFTA.
Overseas two Congressionally mandated Industry Sector Advisory
Committees--Service Industries, and Wholesaling and Retailing--to
ensure industry input in policy development.
Export Development--Provides export
development assistance and information U.S. companies. Manages
a trade promotion program of trade missions and industry conferences.
Helps exporters identify opportunities in specific overseas
markets.
Industry Analysis--Prepares analyses
on key service industries. Provides policy makers information
and analysis on international trade and competitiveness in
services. Contributes chapters on services for the U.S. Industry
and Trade Outlook publication, the definitive U.S. Government
authority on the state of U.S. businesses.
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