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BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of Approved
International Trade Administration
Trade Mission
International Trade
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
SUMMARY: The United States Department
of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is announcing
one upcoming trade mission that will be
recruited, organized, and implemented
by ITA. This mission is: Global
Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade
Mission to Saudi Arabia—December 8–
9, 2024. A summary of the mission is
found below. Application information
and more detailed mission information,
including the commercial setting and
sector information, can be found at the
trade mission website: https://
www.trade.gov/trade-missions. For each
mission, recruitment will be conducted
in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal
Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade mission calendar
(https://www.trade.gov/trade-missionsschedule) and other internet websites,
press releases to general and trade
media, direct mail, broadcast fax,
notices by industry trade associations
and other multiplier groups, and
publicity at industry meetings,
symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeffrey Odum, Global Trade Programs,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6397 or
email Jeffrey.Odum@trade.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
The Following Conditions for
Participation Will Be Used for the
Mission
Applicants must submit a completed
and signed mission application and
supplemental application materials,
including adequate information on their
products and/or services, primary
market objectives, and goals for
participation that is adequate to allow
the Department of Commerce to
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evaluate their application. If the
Department of Commerce receives an
incomplete application, the Department
of Commerce may either: reject the
application, request additional
information/clarification, or take the
lack of information into account when
evaluating the application. If the
requisite minimum number of
participants is not selected for a
particular mission by the recruitment
deadline, the mission may be cancelled.
Each applicant must also certify that
the products and services it seeks to
export through the mission are either
produced in the United States, or, if not,
are marketed under the name of a U.S.
firm and have at least 51% U.S. content
by value. In the case of a trade
association or organization, the
applicant must certify that, for each firm
or service provider to be represented by
the association/organization, the
products and/or services the
represented firm or service provider
seeks to export are either produced in
the United States or, if not, marketed
under the name of a U.S. firm and have
at least 51% U.S. content by value.
A trade association/organization
applicant must certify and agree to the
above for every company it seeks to
represent on the mission. In addition,
each applicant must:
• Certify that the products and
services that it wishes to market through
the mission would be in compliance
with U.S. export controls and
regulations;
• Certify that it has identified any
matter pending before any bureau or
office in the Department of Commerce;
• Certify that it has identified any
pending litigation (including any
administrative proceedings) to which it
is a party that involves the Department
of Commerce; and
• Sign and submit an agreement that
it and its affiliates (1) have not and will
not engage in the bribery of foreign
officials in connection with a
company’s/participant’s involvement in
this mission, and (2) maintain and
enforce a policy that prohibits the
bribery of foreign officials.
In the case of a trade association/
organization, the applicant must certify
that each firm or service provider to be
represented by the association/
organization can make the above
certifications.
The Following Selection Criteria Will
Be Used for the Mission
Targeted mission participants are U.S.
firms, services providers and trade
associations/organizations providing or
promoting U.S. products and services
that have an interest in entering or
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expanding their business in the
mission’s destination country. The
following criteria will be evaluated in
selecting participants:
• Suitability of the applicant’s (or in
the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm’s or
service provider’s) products or services
to these markets;
• The applicant’s (or in the case of a
trade association/organization,
represented firm’s or service provider’s)
potential for business in the markets,
including likelihood of exports resulting
from the mission; and
• Consistency of the applicant’s (or in
the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm’s or
service provider’s) goals and objectives
with the stated scope of the mission.
Balance of company size and location
may also be considered during the
review process. Referrals from a
political party or partisan political
group or any information, including on
the application, containing references to
political contributions or other partisan
political activities will be excluded from
the application and will not be
considered during the selection process.
The sender will be notified of these
exclusions.
Definition of Small and Medium-Sized
Enterprise
For purposes of assessing
participation fees, an applicant is a
small and medium-sized enterprise
(SME) if it qualifies as a ‘‘small
business’’ under the Small Business
Administration’s (SBA) size standards
(https://www.sba.gov/document/
support--table-size-standards), which
vary by North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) Code.
The SBA Size Standards Tool (https://
www.sba.gov/size-standards) can help
you determine the qualifications that
apply to your company.
Mission List: (additional information
about trade missions can be found at
https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).
Global Diversity Export Initiative
(GDEI) Trade Mission to Saudi
Arabia—December 8–9, 2024
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Summary
The United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a
Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI)
Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia from
December 8–9, 2024.
This mission is focused on expanding
export opportunities to U.S. small and
medium-sized businesses that are
founded, led, operated, or owned by
women, from industries with growing
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potential in Saudi Arabia, but is open to
all export-ready U.S. companies. The
mission is horizontal, with various
sectors represented, based on best
prospects for U.S. companies in Saudi
Arabia. Best prospect sectors are
Education/Vocational Training;
Healthcare; Information and
Communication Technology (e.g., ecommerce, HealthTech, financial
technology and AI); Infrastructure (e.g.,
project management and architecture);
Aerospace; Consumer Goods (e.g.,
beauty and wellness); Defense and
Security; Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals;
Renewable Energy; Transportation and
Logistics; Travel, Tourism and
Entertainment; Waste Management and
Water.
Recruitment and consideration will be
extended to all export-ready U.S.
companies, including small businesses,
trade associations and other exporting
organizations that meet the established
criteria for participation in the mission.
In keeping with the U.S. Department of
Commerce’s Equity Action Plan, ITA
seeks to improve outreach to and
representation of businesses with
owners and/or leaders from underserved
communities, including through the
Global Diversity Export Initiative of the
U.S. Commercial Service. This mission
will expand access to export
opportunities to U.S. small and
medium-sized businesses, including
those founded, led, operated, or owned
by women from industries with growing
potential in Saudi Arabia.
This mission is in alignment with
Executive Order 13985 on Advancing
Racial Equity and Support for
Underserved Communities Through the
Federal Government (January 25, 2021)
(E.O. 13985), Executive Order 14091 on
Further Advancing Racial Equity and
Support for Underserved Communities
Through the Federal Government
(February 22, 2022) (E.O. 14091),
Executive Order 14020 on the
Establishment of the White House
Gender Policy Council (March 11, 2021)
(E.O. 14020), and the Global Diversity
Export Initiative of the U.S. Commercial
Service. For the purposes of the trade
mission, ITA adopts the definition of
‘‘underserved communities’’ in E.O.
14020, incorporated into E.O. 14091:
‘‘populations sharing a particular
characteristic, as well as geographic
communities, that have been
systematically denied a full opportunity
to participate in aspects of economic,
social, and civic life, as exemplified by
the list in the preceding definition of
‘‘equity.’’ ‘‘Equity’’ is defined as ‘‘the
consistent and systematic fair, just, and
impartial treatment of all individuals,
including individuals who belong to
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underserved communities that have
been denied such treatment, such as
women and girls; Black, Latino, and
Indigenous and Native American
persons, Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders and other persons of color;
members of religious minorities;
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and
queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with
disabilities; persons who live in rural
areas; and persons otherwise adversely
affected by persistent poverty or
inequality.’’ This trade mission is also
designed to be responsive to the
priorities stated by Secretary of
Commerce Gina Raimondo and outlined
in the Equity Action Plan released in
April 2022 which aspires to ‘‘harness
the talents and strengths of all parts of
the country, including women, people
of color, and others who are too often
left behind’’ including by
‘‘[s]trengthen[ing] small businesses in
underserved communities by helping
them be successful exporters’’.
Women own 12 million businesses in
the United States, employing more than
10 million workers. According to the
U.S. Small Business Administration’s
Office of Advocacy (citing the 2018
Census Bureau’s Annual Business
Survey, latest data available), womenowned businesses contributed $2.1
trillion in total sales to the U.S.
economy and $388 billion in annual
payroll. The 2020 Census Bureau’s
Annual Business Survey included top
sectors for women-owned employer
firms: (1) healthcare and social
assistance at approximately 216,000
women-owned employer firms; (2)
professional, scientific and technical
services at approximately 207,000
women-owned employer firms, and (3)
retail trade at approximately 137,000
women-owned employer firms.
Despite these promising statistics,
women-owned businesses face unique
obstacles in accessing overseas markets,
including difficulty obtaining financing
and lack knowledge about export
opportunities. According to the most
recent Census data (2021), from a
sample of approximately 146,000 firms
that export, 15% are women-owned.
This mission is designed to assist U.S.
small and medium-sized business that
are founded, led, operated, or owned by
women to find partners and begin or
expand their exports in Saudi Arabia,
however recruitment and consideration
will be extended to all export-ready U.S.
companies, including small businesses,
trade associations and other exporting
organizations that meet the established
criteria for participation in the mission.
On Sunday, December 8th, trade
mission participants will attend a trade
mission briefing, business-to-business
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(B2B) appointments, and a networking
reception. On Monday, December 9th,
participants will engage in a networking
breakfast, B2B appointments, and
networking lunch with key service
providers and U.S. diplomats and/or
industry specialists, to obtain
information and material on traderelated resources. On Tuesday,
December 10th, selected participants
will join the optional stop in Jeddah to
participate in B2B meetings with prescreened potential buyers, agents,
distributors, or joint-venture partners.
On Wednesday, December 11th,
selected participants will join the
optional stop in Dhahran to participate
in B2B meetings with pre-screened
potential buyers, agents, distributors, or
joint-venture partners.
The combination of B2B matchmaking
opportunities in Riyadh, Jeddah, and
Dhahran will provide participants with
substantive information on strategies for
entering or expanding their business in
Saudi Arabia, key contacts with
Commercial Service officers and local
staff, and networking opportunities to
build vital business relationships.
Commercial Setting
The United States and Saudi Arabia
share common interests in strengthening
economic growth, prosperity, and
competitiveness in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic
diversification initiatives are generating
opportunities for U.S. companies across
industry sectors. Today, the $54 billion
U.S.-Saudi Arabia trade and investment
relationship creates thousands of jobs in
both countries. In 2020, U.S. goods
exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded $10.9
billion, and U.S. imports were just over
$9 billion according to the U.S. Census
Bureau. U.S. services exports were $10.3
billion, and imports were $1.2 billion.
According to the Commerce
Department’s Bureau of Economic
Analysis, U.S. foreign direct investment
(FDI) in Saudi Arabia increased from
$11.1 million in 2019 to $11.4 million
in 2020. Saudi Arabia is the largest
country in the Gulf region with a
population of over 35 million, and the
largest economy in the Arab World with
a GDP of $832.4 billion as of December
31, 2021. Saudi Arabia has made strong
commitments to supporting women and
women-owned business. As part of
Vision 2030’s Human Capability
Development Program and National
Transformation Program, women’s
empowerment is a top priority of social
reform. Greater access to education and
jobs is making the Kingdom a more
inclusive society.
Vision 2030 was the first phase in a
long-term strategy. Broadly, the Vision
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2030 goal was setting the foundation for
building non-oil economy composed of
three general objectives (1) Catalyzing
investment in emerging and high growth
sectors (2) Unlocking local factors of
production—including Saudis nationals
in the economy (3) Creating an attractive
environment for foreign direct
investment.
As we get close to the midway point
of Vision 2030, Saudis will start talking
about Vision 2040, the next 10-year
plan, which will focus on solidifying
and scaling up gains from Vision 2030
in a sustainable way. The key factors
will be developing economic
productivity and competitiveness
through upskilling, scaling up
investments in key sectors and
developing SMEs in the economy and
building sustainability throughout.
Country Information
Why Saudi Arabia
Key reasons why U.S. companies
should consider exporting to Saudi
Arabia:
1. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is a
paradigm shift from a public sectordriven economy to one the state intends
will be driven by the private sector as
the main engine for economic growth
and job creation.
2. Vision 2030 has created
opportunities for U.S. companies across
all industry sectors—particularly ICT,
renewable energy, financial services,
aerospace, transportation and logistics,
healthcare, education and vocational
training, infrastructure, entertainment,
and tourism—including through the
giga-projects (NEOM, Qiddiya, Amaala,
Red Sea, and Diriyah Gate).
3. Saudi Arabia aims to become a
major transport and logistics hub
linking Asia, Europe, and Africa.
4. Consumer attitudes and brand
preferences are like those in the United
States. U.S. goods and services enjoy a
reputation for high quality and
durability in the country.
5. This sweeping range of reforms has
expanded women’s rights and economic
empowerment, reformed the education
system, sharply reduced the influence of
the religious establishment, and
tightened restrictions on extremist or
intolerant religious messaging. Women
can now drive, work, and travel
independently, and they increasingly
hold senior positions in the public and
private sectors.
6. Female workforce participation has
risen from 17.4 percent in 2017 to 37
percent today—a higher rate than in
Tu¨rkiye, an OECD country. The first
female Saudi astronaut embarked on a
commercial mission to the International
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Space Station in May—a remarkable feat
in a country where women were not
allowed to drive a car just five years ago.
Other Products and Services
Best prospect sectors for U.S.
companies in Saudi Arabia are not
intended to be exhaustive, but
illustrative of the many opportunities
available to U.S. businesses.
Applications from firms selling
products or services within the scope of
this mission, but not specifically
identified, will be considered and
evaluated by the U.S. Department of
Commerce. Firms whose products or
services do not fit the mission’s scope
may contact their local U.S. Export
Assistance Center (USEAC) to learn
about other business development
missions and services that may provide
more targeted export opportunities.
Firms may call 1–800–872–8723, or go
to https://www.trade.gov/contact-us to
obtain such information. This
information also may be found on the
website: https://www.trade.gov/.
Mission Goals
Recruitment and consideration will be
extended to all export-ready U.S.
companies, including small businesses,
trade associations and other exporting
organizations that meet the established
criteria for participation in the mission.
The goal of the mission is to help
participating U.S. small and mediumsized businesses that are founded, led,
operated, or owned by women, find
potential business opportunities,
partners, buyers, agents, distributors,
and joint venture partners in Saudi
Arabia, laying the foundation for
successful long-term ventures to take
advantage of market opportunities in
Saudi Arabia. During the mission, the
delegation will have access to U.S. and
Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS)
officers and specialists from Saudi
Arabia. They will learn about the many
business opportunities in Saudi Arabia
and gain first-hand market exposure.
Trade mission participants already
doing business in Saudi Arabia will be
able to further advance business
relationships and explore new
opportunities.
Mission Scenario & Timetable
The mission fee will include country
market briefings, logistics support, B2B
appointments with pre-screened
potential business partners in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia, with two optional stops in
Jeddah and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
On Sunday, December 8th, trade
mission participants will attend a trade
mission briefing, B2B appointments,
and a networking reception. On
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Monday, December 9th, participants
will engage in a networking breakfast,
B2B appointments, and networking
lunch with key service providers and
U.S. diplomats and/or industry
specialists, to provide information and
material on trade-related resources. On
Tuesday, December 10th, selected
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potential buyers, agents, distributors, or
joint-venture partners.
* Note: The final schedule and potential
site visits will depend on the availability of
host government and business officials,
specific goals of mission participants, and
ground transportation.
Travel Day/Arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Morning: Trade Mission Briefing Afternoon: B2B Meetings
Evening: Networking Reception.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Morning: Networking Breakfast
Afternoon: Networking Lunch and B2B Meetings.
Optional Stop: Travel to Jeddah. B2B Meetings in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Optional Stop: Travel to Dhahran B2B Meetings in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating
in the U.S. Department of Commerce
GDEI Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia
must complete and submit an
application package for consideration by
the U.S. Department of Commerce. All
applicants will be evaluated on their
ability to meet certain conditions and
best satisfy the selection criteria as
outlined below. A minimum of 20 and
a maximum of 30 firms and/or trade
associations will be selected to
participate in the mission on a first
come, first served basis.During the
registration process, applicants will be
able to select the cities for which they
would like to receive a brief market
assessment.Upon receipt of market
assessment reports, they will be able to
select up to two optional stops for B2B
meetings.
All selected participants will attend
the core mission stop in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia and will have the opportunity for
B2B meetings in Jeddah and/or
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia as an optional
stop.
The maximum number of firms that
may be selected for B2B meetings in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as an optional stop
is 10 companies.
The maximum number of firms that
may be selected for B2B meetings in
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia as an optional
stop is 10 companies.
The trade mission is open to U.S.
firms already doing business in Saudi
Arabia who are seeking to expand their
market share and to those U.S. firms
new to these markets.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association is
selected to participate on the mission, a
payment to the Department of
Commerce in the form of a participation
fee is required. Up to two cities can be
selected for B2B meetings.
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participants will join the optional stop
in Jeddah to participate in B2B meetings
with pre-screened potential buyers,
agents, distributors, or joint-venture
partners. On Wednesday, December
11th, selected participants will join the
optional stop in Dhahran to participate
in B2B meetings with pre-screened
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The fees are as follow:
The mission participation fee for
mission stop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
will be $1,995 for a small or mediumsized enterprises (SME) [1] and $2,906
for large firms.
The mission participation fee for the
optional mission stop in Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia is $1,499 for a small or mediumsized enterprise (SME) [1] and $2,055
for large firms.
The mission participation fee for the
optional mission stop in Dhahran, Saudi
Arabia is $1,499 for a small or mediumsized enterprise (SME) [1] and $2,055
for large firms.
The fee for additional small or
medium-sized enterprise (SME) [1] or
large firm representative is $750.
If and when an applicant is selected
to participate in a particular mission, a
payment to the Department of
Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee above is
required. Upon notification of
acceptance, those selected have five
business days to submit payment or the
acceptance may be revoked.
Participants selected for a trade
mission will be expected to pay for the
cost of personal expenses, including,
but not limited to, international travel,
lodging, meals, transportation,
communication, and incidentals, unless
otherwise noted. Participants will,
however, be able to take advantage of
U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms.
In the event the mission is cancelled, no
personal expenses paid in anticipation
of a mission will be reimbursed.
However, participation fees for a
cancelled mission will be reimbursed to
the extent they have not already been
expended in anticipation of the mission.
If a visa is required to travel on a
particular mission, applying for and
obtaining such a visa will be the
responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and
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processing expenses to obtain such a
visa are not included in the
participation fee. However, the U.S.
Department of Commerce will provide
instructions to each participant on the
procedures required to obtain business
visas.
Trade mission members participate in
trade missions and undertake missionrelated travel at their own risk. The
nature of the security situation in any
given foreign market at a given time
cannot be guaranteed. The U.S.
Government does not make any
representations or guarantees as to the
safety or security of participants. The
U.S. Department of State issues U.S.
Government international travel alerts
and warnings for U.S. citizens available
at https://travel.state.gov/content/
passports/en/alertswarnings.html.
Any question regarding insurance
coverage must be resolved by the
participant and its insurer of choice.
Travel and in-person activities are
contingent upon the safety and health
conditions in the United States and the
mission countries. Should safety or
health conditions not be appropriate for
travel and/or in-person activities, the
Department will consider postponing
the event or offering a virtual program
in lieu of an in-person agenda. In the
event of a postponement, the
Department will notify the public, and
applicants previously selected to
participate in this mission will need to
confirm their availability but need not
reapply. Should the decision be made to
organize a virtual program, the
Department will adjust fees,
accordingly, prepare an agenda for
virtual activities, and notify the
previous selected applicants with the
option to opt-in to the new virtual
program.
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Timeframe for Recruitment and
Applications
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Mission recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public
manner, including publication in the
Federal Register, posting on the
Commerce Department trade mission
calendar on www.trade.gov, the Global
Diversity Export Initiative web page at
https://www.trade.gov/global-diversityexport-initiative-events, and other
internet websites, press releases to the
general and trade media, direct mail and
broadcast fax, notices by industry trade
associations and other multiplier groups
and announcements at industry
meetings, symposia, conferences, and
trade shows. The Commerce Department
may also work with the U.S. Small
Business Administration and the
Organization of Women in International
Trade to promote the mission.
Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than
Friday, September 06, 2024. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review
applications and make selection
decisions on a rolling basis until the
maximum of 30 participants are
selected. After Friday, September 06,
2024, companies will be considered
only if space and scheduling constraints
permit.
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Contacts
U.S. Global Diversity Export Initiative
Contact Information, Gabriela
Zelaya, Acting Director/Global
Diversity Export Initiative, U.S.
Commercial Service San Jose, CA,
Email: Gabriela.Zelaya@trade.gov,
Tel: (408) 335–9202
Middle East & Africa Global Team
Contact Information, Larry Tabash,
Global Team Leader, Middle East &
Africa Team, U.S. Commercial
Service Austin, TX, Larry.Tabash@
trade.gov, Tel: (512) 936–0039
Commercial Service Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia Contact Information,
Andrew Billard, Senior Commercial
Officer, U.S. Embassy Saudi Arabia,
Email: Andrew.Billard@trade.gov,
Carla Mene´ndez, Deputy Senior
Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy
Saudi Arabia, Email:
Carla.Menendez@trade.gov
Gemal Brangman,
Director, Global Trade Programs.
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Utility Scale Wind Towers From the
Republic of Korea: Final Results of
Antidumping Duty Administrative
Review; 2021–2022
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of
Commerce (Commerce) determines that
utility scale wind towers (wind towers)
from the Republic of Korea (Korea) were
sold in the United States at less than
normal value during the period of
review (POR) August 1, 2021, through
July 31, 2022.
DATES: Applicable March 7, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Adam Simons, AD/CVD Operations,
Office IX, Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–6172.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Background
This review covers one producer/
exporter of the subject merchandise,
Dongkuk S&C Co., Ltd. (Dongkuk). On
September 6, 2023, Commerce
published the Preliminary Results and
invited interested parties to comment.1
For a summary of the events that
occurred since the Preliminary Results,
as well as a full discussion of the issues
raised by parties for these final results,
see the Issues and Decision
Memorandum.2 Commerce conducted
this administrative review in
accordance with section 751(a) of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act).
classified in the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
under subheading 7308.20.0020 or
8502.31.0000 and may also be classified
under HTSUS subheading 7308.20.0020
or 8502.31.0000. Although the HTSUS
subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes, the
written product description remains
dispositive.4
Analysis of Comments Received
All issues raised in the case and
rebuttal briefs are addressed in the
Issues and Decision Memorandum and
are listed in the appendix to this notice.
The Issues and Decision Memorandum
is a public document and is on file
electronically via Enforcement and
Compliance’s Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Centralized
Electronic Service System (ACCESS).
ACCESS is available to registered users
at https://access.trade.gov. In addition, a
complete version of the Issues and
Decision Memorandum can be accessed
directly at https://access.trade.gov/
public/FRNoticesListLayout.aspx.
Changes Since the Preliminary Results
Based on a review of the record and
comments received from interested
parties regarding our Preliminary
Results, we made certain adjustments to
the calculation of Dongkuk’s general
and administrative expense and indirect
selling expense ratios. We note that
these changes have no measurable
impact on the preliminary weightedaverage dumping margin calculated for
Dongkuk.
Finals Results of Review
We determine that the following
weighted-average dumping margin
exists for the the period, February 14,
2020, through July 31, 2021:
Scope of the Order 3
The merchandise subject to the Order
is wind towers. The product is currently
1 See Utility Scale Wind Towers from the Republic
of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty
Administrative Review and Preliminary
Determination of No Shipments; 2021–2022, 88 FR
60929 (September 6, 2023) (Preliminary Results),
and accompanying Preliminary Decision
Memorandum (PDM).
2 See Memorandum, ‘‘Issues and Decision
Memorandum for the Final Results of the 2021–
2022 Administrative Review of the Antidumping
Duty Order on Utility Scale Wind Towers from the
Republic of Korea,’’ dated concurrently with, and
herby adopted by, this notice (Issues and Decision
Memorandum).
3 See Initiation of Antidumping and
Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, 86 FR
55811 (October 7, 2021); see also Utility Scale Wind
Towers from Canada, Indonesia, the Republic of
Korea, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam:
Antidumping Duty Orders, 85 FR 52546 (August 26,
2020) (Order).
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Disclosure of Calculations
We intend to disclose the calculations
performed for Dongkuk to interested
parties in this proceeding within five
days of the date of publication of this
notice, in accordance with 19 CFR
351.224(b).
Assessment Rates
Pursuant to section 751(a)(2)(C) of the
Act, and 19 CFR 351.212(b)(1),
4 For a complete description of the scope of the
Order, see the Preliminary Results PDM.
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[Notices]
[Pages 16540-16544]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade
Mission
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is announcing one upcoming trade mission that
will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. This mission is:
Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to Saudi
Arabia--December 8-9, 2024. A summary of the mission is found below.
Application information and more detailed mission information,
including the commercial setting and sector information, can be found
at the trade mission website: https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions. For
each mission, recruitment will be conducted in an open and public
manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the
Commerce Department trade mission calendar (https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions-schedule) and other internet websites, press releases to
general and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by
industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity
at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Odum, Global Trade Programs,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482-6397
or email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for the Mission
Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application
and supplemental application materials, including adequate information
on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals
for participation that is adequate to allow the Department of Commerce
to evaluate their application. If the Department of Commerce receives
an incomplete application, the Department of Commerce may either:
reject the application, request additional information/clarification,
or take the lack of information into account when evaluating the
application. If the requisite minimum number of participants is not
selected for a particular mission by the recruitment deadline, the
mission may be cancelled.
Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it
seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United
States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have
at least 51% U.S. content by value. In the case of a trade association
or organization, the applicant must certify that, for each firm or
service provider to be represented by the association/organization, the
products and/or services the represented firm or service provider seeks
to export are either produced in the United States or, if not, marketed
under the name of a U.S. firm and have at least 51% U.S. content by
value.
A trade association/organization applicant must certify and agree
to the above for every company it seeks to represent on the mission. In
addition, each applicant must:
Certify that the products and services that it wishes to
market through the mission would be in compliance with U.S. export
controls and regulations;
Certify that it has identified any matter pending before
any bureau or office in the Department of Commerce;
Certify that it has identified any pending litigation
(including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that
involves the Department of Commerce; and
Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates
(1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in
connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission,
and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of
foreign officials.
In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must
certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the
association/organization can make the above certifications.
The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for the Mission
Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers
and trade associations/organizations providing or promoting U.S.
products and services that have an interest in entering or
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expanding their business in the mission's destination country. The
following criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:
Suitability of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's)
products or services to these markets;
The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm's or service provider's) potential for
business in the markets, including likelihood of exports resulting from
the mission; and
Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's)
goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission.
Balance of company size and location may also be considered during
the review process. Referrals from a political party or partisan
political group or any information, including on the application,
containing references to political contributions or other partisan
political activities will be excluded from the application and will not
be considered during the selection process. The sender will be notified
of these exclusions.
Definition of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise
For purposes of assessing participation fees, an applicant is a
small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) if it qualifies as a ``small
business'' under the Small Business Administration's (SBA) size
standards (https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards),
which vary by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Code. The SBA Size Standards Tool (https://www.sba.gov/size-standards)
can help you determine the qualifications that apply to your company.
Mission List: (additional information about trade missions can be
found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).
Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to Saudi
Arabia--December 8-9, 2024
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Global Diversity Export
Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia from December 8-9,
2024.
This mission is focused on expanding export opportunities to U.S.
small and medium-sized businesses that are founded, led, operated, or
owned by women, from industries with growing potential in Saudi Arabia,
but is open to all export-ready U.S. companies. The mission is
horizontal, with various sectors represented, based on best prospects
for U.S. companies in Saudi Arabia. Best prospect sectors are
Education/Vocational Training; Healthcare; Information and
Communication Technology (e.g., e-commerce, HealthTech, financial
technology and AI); Infrastructure (e.g., project management and
architecture); Aerospace; Consumer Goods (e.g., beauty and wellness);
Defense and Security; Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals; Renewable Energy;
Transportation and Logistics; Travel, Tourism and Entertainment; Waste
Management and Water.
Recruitment and consideration will be extended to all export-ready
U.S. companies, including small businesses, trade associations and
other exporting organizations that meet the established criteria for
participation in the mission. In keeping with the U.S. Department of
Commerce's Equity Action Plan, ITA seeks to improve outreach to and
representation of businesses with owners and/or leaders from
underserved communities, including through the Global Diversity Export
Initiative of the U.S. Commercial Service. This mission will expand
access to export opportunities to U.S. small and medium-sized
businesses, including those founded, led, operated, or owned by women
from industries with growing potential in Saudi Arabia.
This mission is in alignment with Executive Order 13985 on
Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through
the Federal Government (January 25, 2021) (E.O. 13985), Executive Order
14091 on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved
Communities Through the Federal Government (February 22, 2022) (E.O.
14091), Executive Order 14020 on the Establishment of the White House
Gender Policy Council (March 11, 2021) (E.O. 14020), and the Global
Diversity Export Initiative of the U.S. Commercial Service. For the
purposes of the trade mission, ITA adopts the definition of
``underserved communities'' in E.O. 14020, incorporated into E.O.
14091: ``populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as
geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a full
opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic
life, as exemplified by the list in the preceding definition of
``equity.'' ``Equity'' is defined as ``the consistent and systematic
fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including
individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied
such treatment, such as women and girls; Black, Latino, and Indigenous
and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and
other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with
disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise
adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.'' This trade
mission is also designed to be responsive to the priorities stated by
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and outlined in the Equity Action
Plan released in April 2022 which aspires to ``harness the talents and
strengths of all parts of the country, including women, people of
color, and others who are too often left behind'' including by
``[s]trengthen[ing] small businesses in underserved communities by
helping them be successful exporters''.
Women own 12 million businesses in the United States, employing
more than 10 million workers. According to the U.S. Small Business
Administration's Office of Advocacy (citing the 2018 Census Bureau's
Annual Business Survey, latest data available), women-owned businesses
contributed $2.1 trillion in total sales to the U.S. economy and $388
billion in annual payroll. The 2020 Census Bureau's Annual Business
Survey included top sectors for women-owned employer firms: (1)
healthcare and social assistance at approximately 216,000 women-owned
employer firms; (2) professional, scientific and technical services at
approximately 207,000 women-owned employer firms, and (3) retail trade
at approximately 137,000 women-owned employer firms.
Despite these promising statistics, women-owned businesses face
unique obstacles in accessing overseas markets, including difficulty
obtaining financing and lack knowledge about export opportunities.
According to the most recent Census data (2021), from a sample of
approximately 146,000 firms that export, 15% are women-owned. This
mission is designed to assist U.S. small and medium-sized business that
are founded, led, operated, or owned by women to find partners and
begin or expand their exports in Saudi Arabia, however recruitment and
consideration will be extended to all export-ready U.S. companies,
including small businesses, trade associations and other exporting
organizations that meet the established criteria for participation in
the mission.
On Sunday, December 8th, trade mission participants will attend a
trade mission briefing, business-to-business
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(B2B) appointments, and a networking reception. On Monday, December
9th, participants will engage in a networking breakfast, B2B
appointments, and networking lunch with key service providers and U.S.
diplomats and/or industry specialists, to obtain information and
material on trade-related resources. On Tuesday, December 10th,
selected participants will join the optional stop in Jeddah to
participate in B2B meetings with pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors, or joint-venture partners. On Wednesday, December 11th,
selected participants will join the optional stop in Dhahran to
participate in B2B meetings with pre-screened potential buyers, agents,
distributors, or joint-venture partners.
The combination of B2B matchmaking opportunities in Riyadh, Jeddah,
and Dhahran will provide participants with substantive information on
strategies for entering or expanding their business in Saudi Arabia,
key contacts with Commercial Service officers and local staff, and
networking opportunities to build vital business relationships.
Commercial Setting
The United States and Saudi Arabia share common interests in
strengthening economic growth, prosperity, and competitiveness in the
Middle East. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic diversification
initiatives are generating opportunities for U.S. companies across
industry sectors. Today, the $54 billion U.S.-Saudi Arabia trade and
investment relationship creates thousands of jobs in both countries. In
2020, U.S. goods exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded $10.9 billion, and
U.S. imports were just over $9 billion according to the U.S. Census
Bureau. U.S. services exports were $10.3 billion, and imports were $1.2
billion. According to the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic
Analysis, U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI) in Saudi Arabia
increased from $11.1 million in 2019 to $11.4 million in 2020. Saudi
Arabia is the largest country in the Gulf region with a population of
over 35 million, and the largest economy in the Arab World with a GDP
of $832.4 billion as of December 31, 2021. Saudi Arabia has made strong
commitments to supporting women and women-owned business. As part of
Vision 2030's Human Capability Development Program and National
Transformation Program, women's empowerment is a top priority of social
reform. Greater access to education and jobs is making the Kingdom a
more inclusive society.
Vision 2030 was the first phase in a long-term strategy. Broadly,
the Vision 2030 goal was setting the foundation for building non-oil
economy composed of three general objectives (1) Catalyzing investment
in emerging and high growth sectors (2) Unlocking local factors of
production--including Saudis nationals in the economy (3) Creating an
attractive environment for foreign direct investment.
As we get close to the midway point of Vision 2030, Saudis will
start talking about Vision 2040, the next 10-year plan, which will
focus on solidifying and scaling up gains from Vision 2030 in a
sustainable way. The key factors will be developing economic
productivity and competitiveness through upskilling, scaling up
investments in key sectors and developing SMEs in the economy and
building sustainability throughout.
Country Information
Why Saudi Arabia
Key reasons why U.S. companies should consider exporting to Saudi
Arabia:
1. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is a paradigm shift from a public
sector-driven economy to one the state intends will be driven by the
private sector as the main engine for economic growth and job creation.
2. Vision 2030 has created opportunities for U.S. companies across
all industry sectors--particularly ICT, renewable energy, financial
services, aerospace, transportation and logistics, healthcare,
education and vocational training, infrastructure, entertainment, and
tourism--including through the giga-projects (NEOM, Qiddiya, Amaala,
Red Sea, and Diriyah Gate).
3. Saudi Arabia aims to become a major transport and logistics hub
linking Asia, Europe, and Africa.
4. Consumer attitudes and brand preferences are like those in the
United States. U.S. goods and services enjoy a reputation for high
quality and durability in the country.
5. This sweeping range of reforms has expanded women's rights and
economic empowerment, reformed the education system, sharply reduced
the influence of the religious establishment, and tightened
restrictions on extremist or intolerant religious messaging. Women can
now drive, work, and travel independently, and they increasingly hold
senior positions in the public and private sectors.
6. Female workforce participation has risen from 17.4 percent in
2017 to 37 percent today--a higher rate than in T[uuml]rkiye, an OECD
country. The first female Saudi astronaut embarked on a commercial
mission to the International Space Station in May--a remarkable feat in
a country where women were not allowed to drive a car just five years
ago.
Other Products and Services
Best prospect sectors for U.S. companies in Saudi Arabia are not
intended to be exhaustive, but illustrative of the many opportunities
available to U.S. businesses. Applications from firms selling products
or services within the scope of this mission, but not specifically
identified, will be considered and evaluated by the U.S. Department of
Commerce. Firms whose products or services do not fit the mission's
scope may contact their local U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) to
learn about other business development missions and services that may
provide more targeted export opportunities. Firms may call 1-800-872-
8723, or go to https://www.trade.gov/contact-us to obtain such
information. This information also may be found on the website: https://www.trade.gov/.
Mission Goals
Recruitment and consideration will be extended to all export-ready
U.S. companies, including small businesses, trade associations and
other exporting organizations that meet the established criteria for
participation in the mission. The goal of the mission is to help
participating U.S. small and medium-sized businesses that are founded,
led, operated, or owned by women, find potential business
opportunities, partners, buyers, agents, distributors, and joint
venture partners in Saudi Arabia, laying the foundation for successful
long-term ventures to take advantage of market opportunities in Saudi
Arabia. During the mission, the delegation will have access to U.S. and
Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) officers and specialists from Saudi
Arabia. They will learn about the many business opportunities in Saudi
Arabia and gain first-hand market exposure. Trade mission participants
already doing business in Saudi Arabia will be able to further advance
business relationships and explore new opportunities.
Mission Scenario & Timetable
The mission fee will include country market briefings, logistics
support, B2B appointments with pre-screened potential business partners
in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with two optional stops in Jeddah and Dhahran,
Saudi Arabia.
On Sunday, December 8th, trade mission participants will attend a
trade mission briefing, B2B appointments, and a networking reception.
On
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Monday, December 9th, participants will engage in a networking
breakfast, B2B appointments, and networking lunch with key service
providers and U.S. diplomats and/or industry specialists, to provide
information and material on trade-related resources. On Tuesday,
December 10th, selected participants will join the optional stop in
Jeddah to participate in B2B meetings with pre-screened potential
buyers, agents, distributors, or joint-venture partners. On Wednesday,
December 11th, selected participants will join the optional stop in
Dhahran to participate in B2B meetings with pre-screened potential
buyers, agents, distributors, or joint-venture partners.
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will
depend on the availability of host government and business
officials, specific goals of mission participants, and ground
transportation.
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December 7, 2024...................... Travel Day/Arrival in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia.
December 8, 2024...................... Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Morning: Trade Mission Briefing
Afternoon: B2B Meetings
Evening: Networking Reception.
December 9, 2024...................... Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Morning: Networking Breakfast
Afternoon: Networking Lunch and
B2B Meetings.
December 10, 2024..................... Optional Stop: Travel to Jeddah.
B2B Meetings in Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia.
December 11, 2024..................... Optional Stop: Travel to Dhahran
B2B Meetings in Dhahran, Saudi
Arabia.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the U.S. Department of
Commerce GDEI Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia must complete and submit an
application package for consideration by the U.S. Department of
Commerce. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet
certain conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined
below. A minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 firms and/or trade
associations will be selected to participate in the mission on a first
come, first served basis.During the registration process, applicants
will be able to select the cities for which they would like to receive
a brief market assessment.Upon receipt of market assessment reports,
they will be able to select up to two optional stops for B2B meetings.
All selected participants will attend the core mission stop in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and will have the opportunity for B2B meetings in
Jeddah and/or Dhahran, Saudi Arabia as an optional stop.
The maximum number of firms that may be selected for B2B meetings
in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as an optional stop is 10 companies.
The maximum number of firms that may be selected for B2B meetings
in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia as an optional stop is 10 companies.
The trade mission is open to U.S. firms already doing business in
Saudi Arabia who are seeking to expand their market share and to those
U.S. firms new to these markets.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association is selected to participate on the
mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a
participation fee is required. Up to two cities can be selected for B2B
meetings.
The fees are as follow:
The mission participation fee for mission stop in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia, will be $1,995 for a small or medium-sized enterprises (SME)
[1] and $2,906 for large firms.
The mission participation fee for the optional mission stop in
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is $1,499 for a small or medium-sized enterprise
(SME) [1] and $2,055 for large firms.
The mission participation fee for the optional mission stop in
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia is $1,499 for a small or medium-sized enterprise
(SME) [1] and $2,055 for large firms.
The fee for additional small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) [1]
or large firm representative is $750.
If and when an applicant is selected to participate in a particular
mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee above is required. Upon notification of
acceptance, those selected have five business days to submit payment or
the acceptance may be revoked.
Participants selected for a trade mission will be expected to pay
for the cost of personal expenses, including, but not limited to,
international travel, lodging, meals, transportation, communication,
and incidentals, unless otherwise noted. Participants will, however, be
able to take advantage of U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms. In the
event the mission is cancelled, no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation
fees for a cancelled mission will be reimbursed to the extent they have
not already been expended in anticipation of the mission.
If a visa is required to travel on a particular mission, applying
for and obtaining such a visa will be the responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such a
visa are not included in the participation fee. However, the U.S.
Department of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on
the procedures required to obtain business visas.
Trade mission members participate in trade missions and undertake
mission-related travel at their own risk. The nature of the security
situation in any given foreign market at a given time cannot be
guaranteed. The U.S. Government does not make any representations or
guarantees as to the safety or security of participants. The U.S.
Department of State issues U.S. Government international travel alerts
and warnings for U.S. citizens available at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html.
Any question regarding insurance coverage must be resolved by the
participant and its insurer of choice.
Travel and in-person activities are contingent upon the safety and
health conditions in the United States and the mission countries.
Should safety or health conditions not be appropriate for travel and/or
in-person activities, the Department will consider postponing the event
or offering a virtual program in lieu of an in-person agenda. In the
event of a postponement, the Department will notify the public, and
applicants previously selected to participate in this mission will need
to confirm their availability but need not reapply. Should the decision
be made to organize a virtual program, the Department will adjust fees,
accordingly, prepare an agenda for virtual activities, and notify the
previous selected applicants with the option to opt-in to the new
virtual program.
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Timeframe for Recruitment and Applications
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce
Department trade mission calendar on www.trade.gov, the Global
Diversity Export Initiative web page at https://www.trade.gov/global-diversity-export-initiative-events, and other internet websites, press
releases to the general and trade media, direct mail and broadcast fax,
notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups and
announcements at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade
shows. The Commerce Department may also work with the U.S. Small
Business Administration and the Organization of Women in International
Trade to promote the mission. Recruitment for the mission will begin
immediately and conclude no later than Friday, September 06, 2024. The
U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection
decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum of 30 participants are
selected. After Friday, September 06, 2024, companies will be
considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
U.S. Global Diversity Export Initiative Contact Information, Gabriela
Zelaya, Acting Director/Global Diversity Export Initiative, U.S.
Commercial Service San Jose, CA, Email: [email protected], Tel:
(408) 335-9202
Middle East & Africa Global Team Contact Information, Larry Tabash,
Global Team Leader, Middle East & Africa Team, U.S. Commercial Service
Austin, TX, [email protected], Tel: (512) 936-0039
Commercial Service Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Contact Information, Andrew
Billard, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Saudi Arabia, Email:
[email protected],
Carla Men[eacute]ndez, Deputy Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy
Saudi Arabia, Email: [email protected]
Gemal Brangman,
Director, Global Trade Programs.
[FR Doc. 2024-04867 Filed 3-6-24; 8:45 am]
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