The Role of Trade and the Commerce Department in U.S. Diplomacy

Discussions on trade, especially in this current financial climate, begin at the intersection of two of the biggest concerns facing the American people: the economy and foreign policy. In this podcast, Dan Keenaghan, Deputy National Director for the U.S. Commercial Service of the International Trade Administration, explains how trade can be used as a tool for American diplomacy and highlights specific examples where trade has opened lines of communication through business, often leading to a greater understanding of foreign cultures and even friendships.

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