Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs
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EEB's mission is to promote economic security and prosperity at home and abroad. The Bureau's work lies at the critical nexus of economic prosperity and national security. As the single point where international economic policy tools and threads converge, we help promote a coherent economic policy across the U.S. Government. This administration's economic leadership has resulted in an impressive record of positive change. EEB accomplishes its mission through a "Total Economic Engagement" approach that strategically analyzes and employs all of the economic engagement tools of the U.S. Government. On this site you will find links and resources for all of these tools and the ways the U.S. Department of State and EEB are engaged to implement U.S. foreign economic policy. The Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs is divided into the following sections covering the following seven areas:
- Energy, Sanctions and Commodities (EEB/ESC);
- International Communications and Information Policy (EEB/CIP);
- International Finance and Development (EEB/IFD);
- Trade Policy and Programs (EEB/TPP);
- Transportation Affairs (EEB/TRA);
- Commercial & Business Affairs (EEB/CBA);
- Economic Policy Analysis & Public Diplomacy (EEB/EPPD).
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Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs: Lorraine Hariton
U.S. Coordinator for International Communications & Information Policy: Philip L. Verveer
Pittsburgh Summit
Leaders' Statement: "We designated the G-20 to be the premier forum for our international economic cooperation. We established the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to include major emerging economies and welcome its efforts to coordinate and monitor progress in strengthening financial regulation." -Full Statement
U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
Secretary Clinton: "What has taken place over the past two days is unprecedented in U.S.-China relations. The meetings we have just concluded represent the largest gathering ever of top leaders from our two countries. The range of issues covered was unparalleled. And the result is that we have laid the foundation for a positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship for the 21st century." -Full Text -U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue page
Foreign Policy Priorities
Secretary Clinton: "We want to seek global economic recovery and growth by strengthening our own economy, advancing a robust development agenda, expanding trade that is free and fair, and boosting investment that creates decent jobs. We want to combat climate change, increase energy security, and lay the foundation for a prosperous clean-energy future." Full Text
U.S. Commitment to Development
Fact Sheet with latest development assistance stats.
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