On Oct. 12, county officials met with the INTRADE Delegation, a group of 13 trade ambassadors of North American and Latin American nations seeking to expand trade relations.
Situated in the middle of the Miami Customs District, Palm Beach County has positioned itself as an effective trade partner and has implemented policies and leveraged resources to strengthen the local economy, create jobs, and promote a pro-business environment. And with the lessening of tariffs on goods exported to countries under the new free trade pacts, Palm Beach County expects to have further opportunities to become more globally competitive.
County officials hope that recent congressional approval of free trade agreements with Panama, Colombia, and South Korea will lead to increased manufacturing production and job creation.
“By reducing the cost of selling products outside the U.S., manufacturers and distributors in this region may have a greater ability to grow, pay higher wages and hire more employees,” said Sherry Howard, director of the Palm Beach County Economic Development Office (EDO).
At a reception topping off the delegation’s tour of the county, Commissioner Paulette Burdick presented a proclamation to the ambassadors, thanking them for their interest in establishing closer links with our business community and for building relationships to solidify Palm Beach County as an international business destination.
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