Trade is good for small businesses and the U.S. Small Business Administration has programs to help you grow in international markets.

Recently, President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan reached two agreements to rebalance trade between our two great nations. These agreements, which were launched at last year’s meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, achieve concrete outcomes from negotiations. Japan is one of America’s most important trading partners and this agreement will serve to enhance our robust two-way trade. Under a market access agreement, Japan will open its market to approximately $7 billion in American agricultural exports, such as American beef, pork, poultry, wheat, cheese, wine, certain nuts and berries, cherries, ethanol, and more – a major win for our farmers, ranchers, and growers.

Did you know that small businesses that export are more resilient and less dependent on any one market?  Did you know that U.S. exporters are more financially stable, expand faster, and create higher paying jobs?  Did you know the U.S. Small Business Administration has resources to help you become an exporter, ensuring your products and services reach international markets, including the ability to: