Award for Corporate Excellence Ceremony

Transcript of the Award for Corporate Excellence Ceremony December 8, 2021   SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good morning, good afternoon, good evening, everyone.  Great to see you folks on the screen.  Greetings.  It’s a particular pleasure to be with all of you today, and I don’t know if I’m kicking it off or if we have …

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Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release December 6, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will recognize six U.S. companies for their representation of American values and international best practices in their operations overseas during the 2021 ACE awards ceremony on December 8. This year’s ACE focuses on three categories …

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OPIC CEO Signs Letters of Interest in Argentina

PROJECTS TO SPUR OVER $3 BILLION DOLARS IN PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH BUENOS AIRES – Ray W. Washburne, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today signed six letters of interest to advance several projects in support of Argentina’s economic growth. The agreements …

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Michael Kratsios to Lead US Delegation at G20 Digital Economy Ministerial in Argentina

Michael Kratsios, Deputy Assistant to the President for Technology Policy, will travel to Salta, Argentina, August 23-24 to attend the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meetings. There, he will advance key digital economy issues such as promoting emerging technologies, encouraging entrepreneurship, preparing for the jobs of the future, expanding broadband connectivity, and promoting the free flow …

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Secretary Mnuchin Leads U.S. Delegation to G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin leads the United States delegation to the 3rd G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina on July 21 – 22, 2018. In addition to the official program, Secretary Mnuchin will hold bilateral meetings with a number of his finance minister and central bank …

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Section 232 Tariff Modifications

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald J. Trump signed two proclamations, which note that measures are in place to address the impairment to the national security threatened by imports of steel and aluminum from Argentina, Brazil, and Australia. At this time, …

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USDA and USTR Finalize Access for U.S. Pork Exports to Argentina

April 13, 2018 News Releases USDA 0083.18 Washington, D.C., April 13, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today announced the government of Argentina has finalized technical requirements that will allow U.S. pork to be imported into Argentina for the first time since 1992. Since the White House …

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What is OECD

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) promotes policies to improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. The common thread of OECD´s work is a shared commitment to market economies …

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Secretary Mnuchin Leads U.S. Delegation to G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina

MARCH 19, 2018 Secretary to also visit Santiago, Chile Washington – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin will attend the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina from March 19 – 20, 2018. In addition to the official program, Secretary Mnuchin will hold bilateral …

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Secretary Mnuchin’s Meeting with Finance Ministers on Venezuela

Readout from a Treasury Spokesperson on Secretary Mnuchin’s Meeting with Finance Ministers on Venezuela March 19, 2018   Secretary Mnuchin attended a meeting this morning on the political, economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, hosted by Argentine Finance Minister Luis Caputo, along with leading finance ministers from the Western Hemisphere, the European Union and Japan. The focus was on coordinating …

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Visit of David Malpass, Under Secretary for International Affairs

David Malpass Under Secretary for International Affairs U.S. Department of the Treasury David R. Malpass is Under Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In this position, he is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on international economic issues. Under Secretary Malpass oversees policies in the areas of …

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Visit of Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury

Steven Terner Mnuchin was sworn in as the 77th Secretary of the Treasury on February 13, 2017. As Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Mnuchin is responsible for the executive branch agency whose mission is to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth, and create job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity and stability …

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G20 Finance Meetings

  G20 finance track meetings were held in Buenos Aires during the month of March. From March 17 to 18,  Finance and Central Bank Deputies held their second meeting, and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors  met from March 19 to 21. Key issues affecting the current and future global economy were addressed  in Buenos …

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Trade in Food and Agricultural Products Joint Statement of Undersigned Ministers

Ministerial Conference Eleventh Session Buenos Aires, 10-13 December 2017 Original: English 11 DECEMBER 2017 The following joint statement, dated 11 December 2017, is being circulated at the request of the delegations of Kenya, Uganda and the United States. _______________ In order to face the challenge of producing more food in a safer and sustainable way, …

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WTO Ministerial in Argentina

Argentina will be the first South American country to host the WTO Ministerial Conference where ministers and representatives from 164 countries, including the United States will meet to discuss trade issues.  USTR Robert Lighthizer will lead the U.S. delegation visiting Buenos Aires on December 10-14. The United States is the largest source of foreign investment …

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United States Strikes Deal to Export Pork to Argentina

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2017 United States pork to enter Argentina for first time since 1992 WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump today announced that the United States and Argentina have agreed to terms that will allow United States pork to enter the Argentine market for the first time since …

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Treasury Department Visit

From June 5-9, 2017, experts from the United States Department of the Treasury, together with representatives from the financial intelligence units and other regulatory agencies of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil met with representatives from the private and public sector in the Tri-Border Area (TBA). Through these discussions, the delegations worked to better understand the nature of …

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New tax information exchange agreement between the U.S. & Argentina

U.S. Treasury Department Office of Public Affairs FOR RELEASE:  December 23, 2016 U.S. TREASURY SECRETARY JACOB J. LEW ON NEW TAX INFORMATION EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ARGENTINA WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury released a statement following the signing of a new tax information exchange agreement between the United States …

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U.S. & Argentina hold Inaugural Argentina-U.S. Dialogue on Illicit Finance

11/29/2016 WASHINGTON – The United States and Argentina co-led the inaugural Argentina-U.S. Dialogue on Illicit Finance (AUDIF) on November 22 in Buenos Aires.  United States Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Daniel Glaser and Secretary of Finance of the Republic of Argentina Luis Caputo co-chaired the Dialogue.  They were joined by senior officials from Treasury’s …

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Visit of Michael Froman

On November 7, 2016 a delegation from the led by United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Michael Froman will visit Argentina for the first meeting of the U.S.-Argentina Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).  Ambassador Froman will meet with Foreign Minister Malcorra and Minister of Production Cabrera, as well as meetings with the Ministry of …

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Joint Statement of the U.S.-Argentina Digital Economy Working Group

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE November 2, 2016 Joint Statement of the U.S.-Argentina Digital Economy Working Group Announcing Implementation of the Global Connect Initiative Work Plan At the second meeting of the U.S.-Argentina Digital Economy Working Group, which took place in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 2, …

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Iowa State Trade Mission

Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will lead a state trade mission that will visit Argentina on October 2-6. The delegation will meet with public and private sector leaders to explore new business and investment opportunities between Iowa and Argentina. Kimberly K. Reynolds Bio Kim Reynolds, a former state senator and county treasurer, serves as Iowa’s …

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Remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew at Meeting with Argentine Finance Minister Prat-Gay

U.S. Treasury Department Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  September 26, 2016 BUENOS AIRES – I would like to thank President Macri and my friend and colleague Minister Prat-Gay for hosting me today. As you know, this is the first visit by a U.S. Treasury Secretary to Argentina since 2002, and I am grateful …

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Visit of Treasury Secretary Lew

  Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew  visited Argentina on September 26, as part of a trip that included visits to Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, in order to meet his official counterparts and private sector leaders to discuss policies to promote shared growth and stability, combating money laundering and the advance of G-20 priorities in …

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EXIM Reopens for Business in Argentina

Washington, D.C. – Fred P. Hochberg, chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), today announced in Buenos Aires that the Bank will resume offering short- and medium-term financing in Argentina after being closed to sovereign transactions for more than 15 years… Full Text

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Visit of ExIm Bank Chairman

Chairman of the Export Import Bank Fred Hochberg visited Argentina September 13 – 15 to participate in the Argentine Business and Investment Forum . While in Argentina, he met with Argentine government officials at the Ministries of Finance, Production, Energy, and Transportation as well as with the Presidency. He also met with CEOs of various U.S. companies participating in the …

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Visit of Nathan Sheets

Nathan Sheets, Under Secretary for International Affairs of the Department of the Treasury, traveled to Argentina on March 15-16 to meet with officials of the Government of Argentina. Under Secretary Sheet’s visit to Buenos Aires was the first senior Treasury official visit to the country since 2004. During his visit, he met with Argentine Finance …

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