Commerce Says its DR and Jamaica Trade Mission was Productive for U.S. Firms
Wrapping up the administration’s first trade mission to the Caribbean, Commerce Department senior adviser and Deputy Chief of Staff Rick Wade stressed that geographical proximity and shared historical and cultural ties make the Dominican Republic and Jamaica prime destinations for U.S. goods and services. Wade led a 10-company U.S. trade mission to the region to promote export opportunities June 13-19.
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The business delegation featured small- and medium-sized enterprises from the manufacturing, transportation, consumer goods, cosmetics, home care and financial services industry sectors. The U.S. companies participated in more than 180 meetings with potential business partners, distributors, agents and customers, some with immediate results and orders expected in the coming weeks.
Participating U.S. companies included: Atlanta Global Resources, Inc.; Atrium Shutters; Bon Trade International Corporation; CMD Trailer Sales & Leasing, Inc.; Fast Enterprises, LLC; Freeman Schwabe Machinery; Magna-Bon II, LLC; Morton Supplies, Inc.; Palladio Beauty Group; and PGT Industries.