For three years running, AmCham Singapore has published the APCAC Recommendations Report - a report of recommendations from business leaders for how the U.S. Government can help U.S. companies leverage the strong growth in Asia to improve their global business, in turn increasing U.S. exports, and keep the United States firmly anchored in the evolving trade architecture of the region.
This report is presented to members of Congress and the Executive Branch of the U.S. government at each Washington DC Doorknock.
U.S. Trade with the Asia Pacific Region - APCAC Recommendations Report 2011
2011 marks the convergence of the U.S. Chairmanship of APEC, U.S. negotiation of the TPP, President Obama’s call for Congress to approve the U.S.-Korea free trade agreement, and a National Export Initiative (NEI) focusing on key markets such as China, India, Indonesia, and
Vietnam. This is an ideal time to deepen these partnerships and encourage U.S. businesses to take advantage of the growing markets, as expansion into Asian markets means more exports of
American products and more jobs in the United States.
The APCAC Report 2010 – A Guide for Advancing Competitiveness of American Products
American business leaders across Asia Pacific offer their recommendations for advancing the competitiveness of American products and services in the fastest growing region of the world.
The report offers suggestions for realizing the goal of doubling U.S. exports over the next five years, beginning with the role of U.S. corporations and individuals in Asia, then considering commercial engagement with respect to trade policy and specific industrial sectors. The report covers issues such as the Taxation of Americans Abroad, Healthcare, the APEC Business Travel Cards and U.S. Commercial Engagement with Asia.
The APCAC Report 2009 - A Guide on Promoting Economic Growth Between U.S. and Asia
APCAC believes that the U.S. government’s Asian trade policy can best strengthen the American economy by supporting the private sector with trade and investment initiatives oriented toward partnership with the region.
The report covers issues such asU.S. Commercial Engagement with Asia-Pacific, protectionism, taxation of Americans abroad, regional integration, Trans-Pacific Partnership, and also recommendations for various industries (Energy, Financial Services and Investment, Information, Communications, and Technology, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, SMEs and Transport & Logistics).
