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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

Facts About Exporting

October 1, 2014

By: Zara Brunner

The Facts About Exporting addresses some of the misconceptions that exist and paves the way for exporting more American-made products around the world. What percentage of the world’s customers do you think live outside of the U.S.? Who exports more: small or large companies?

Take a look at the infographic and learn these facts and more!

Data and Trends and Export

About the author

Zara Brunner

Zara Brunner is the communications director at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM). Zara received a B.A. with honors in political science with a focus on economics from State University of New York at Fredonia. Prior to joining OAM, Zara managed marketing and communications at the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), which she joined in 2011. At MEP, she oversaw internal and external marketing and communications about the program and its National Network of Centers.

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Then we REALLY need to fix export compliance -- EARS and ITAR. Guy

It's said that a picture is worth a thousand words...very persuasive graphic...Thanks !

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