| | Under Secretary for Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs
 The Under Secretary for Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs, Josette S. Shiner, serves as the senior economic official at the State Department; advises the Secretary of State on international economic policy; and leads the work of the Department on issues ranging from trade, agriculture, and aviation to bilateral relations with America's economic partners.
| | | Highlights | Representing United States on UN Reform Panel
Under Secretary Shiner represented the United States on the United Nations' High Level Panel on UN System-wide Coherence in the Areas of Development, Humanitarian Assistance and the Environment. See: Press Conference statement of 04/06/06 Meeting.
Under Secretary Shiner Reviews UN Development Programs and the Progress of Democracy in Haiti
 Under Secretary Shiner traveled to Haiti from March 24-25 to meet with President-elect Rene Préval, international development organizations, and business leaders to promote economic growth and opportunity, as Haiti works to build a viable democracy. remarks | photo gallery
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
In 2004, total accumulated foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States was $1.5 trillion on a historical cost basis, or some $2.7 trillion at today's market value. Fact Sheet |
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