1. Irvine, CA Orange County World Trade Week Breakfast and Forum
May 18, 2017
Jim Mayfield, Director
U.S. Export Assistance Center
Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA

2. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur J. Ross
Message from
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur J. Ross
Congratulations on the Greater Irvine Chamber's 3rd Annual World Trade Week
Breakfast and Forum. The growth of this event reflects the importance of international trade to Orange County's business community. I commend the Chamber on expanding export opportunities for American companies and creating jobs for American workers. Free and fair trade is a top priority for this Administration.
The Department of Commerce looks forward to providing its resources and expertise, through the International Trade Administration's offices in Irvine and in more than 75 countries, to help U.S. exporters compete - and succeed - in global markets. I am confident that my team in Orange County will continue working closely with the Chamber and other local trade organizations to support and expand U.S. exports. Best wishes for a successful program.

3. So when companies are ready to get on a plan, find new distributors, tap into new markets, we have a strong network to support that.

4. Priorities

8. CA Exports: $163 Billion (2016)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

9. OC Exports: $18.9 Billion (2015)
CSFU
Forecast
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Cal State Fullerton

10. OC Exports More than 25 Other States
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

11. Top 5 OC Export Markets
Source: Cal State Fullerton Trade Forecast

12. OC Merchandise Exports by Sector
Elec. Equipment
Petroleum
Machinery
Source: Cal State Fullerton Trade Forecast

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