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Commercial and Business Affairs

The Office of Commercial and Business Affairs (CBA) plays a major role in coordinating trade and investment matters to support U.S. firms doing business overseas. The CBA, headed by Special Representative for Business Affairs J. Frank Mermoud, coordinates State Department advocacy on behalf of American businesses and offers problem-solving assistance in opening markets, leveling the playing field, and resolving trade and investment disputes.

  
Highlights
African Growth and Opportunity Act
November 7 remarks by Secretaries Powell, Evans, and O'Neill.

Beijing 2008: Olympics Hot Sheet
October 17 edition of e-newsletter.

Award for Corporate Excellence
In a October 1, 2002 ceremony, the 2002 winners were presented the Award for Corporate Excellence.

New Special Representative
June 3 announcement of fourth Special Representative for Business Affairs.


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