U.S.-Israel Commercial Opportunities Jim Cramer, Deputy Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv 1/04/2010

U.S. Commercial Service Israel  The U.S. Commercial Service Israel has offices in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.  Tel Aviv has primary responsibility for Israel, and Jerusalem for the West Bank.  As part of the U.S. government, we are dedicated to Israel’s continued security and prosperity, with whom we have an unbreakable bond.  The U.S. Commercial Service Israel is home to 2 commercial officers, 6 trade promotion specialists and a support staff of 4.  During FY09, we helped U.S. companies generate 105 export sales to Israel and the West Bank.  During our first quarter 2010, we have helped U.S. companies make 27 export sales to Israel and the West Bank.  We work closely with our Agricultural section on issues ranging from helping Israeli agricultural equipment importers to food labeling standards. Copyright US Commercial Services

U.S – Israel Commerce Cooperation & Mutual Prosperity  The U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement was signed in 1985, the first FTA for either country.  Since that time, there has been an eight-fold increase in bilateral trade.  Annually, Israel is the United States’ first or second largest trading partner in the Middle East, and roughly 20th amongst all of our global trading partners.  In 2008 we traded over US$36.8 billion of goods and services, of which $14.49 billion were exports to Israel and $22.34 billion imports from Israel.  For the first 10 months of 2009, we have traded US$23.06 billion of goods and services, of which $7.78 billion were exports to Israel and $15.28 billion imports from Israel.  There are strong cultural, educational, R&D, investment and tourism ties between the U.S. and Israel.  Both boast the world’s two largest Jewish communities.  Both business environments are driven by innovation and technology. Copyright US Commercial Services

How do we help the Israeli importer?  We can provide information on U.S. tradeshows specific to your industry.  At times, these shows include U.S. Department of Commerce pavilions, where we can organize one-on-one meetings between Israeli buyers and American exporters.  We can brief U.S. partners on “Doing business in Israel”.  We can publicize to our U.S. offices, information on products that Israeli importers need.  We can help you get in touch with U.S. exporters, and work with our offices to arrange a conference call.  We can put you in contact with U.S. states to hear about their investment incentives.  If you are looking to sell into the U.S., refer to Copyright US Commercial Services

U.S. Commercial Service Promoting U.S. Agricultural Exports 13 January 2010 Yael Torres U.S. Department of Commerce Copyright US Commercial Services

Promoting U.S. Exports  A network of 100 domestic offices and over 80 offices worldwide   Agribusiness Home   Trade Events  AG CONNECT Expo AG CONNECT Expo 2010http:// January 13-15, 2010 in Orlando, Florida.  International Poultry Expo/International Feed Expo International Poultry Expo/International Feed Expo 2010http:// January in Atlanta, Georgia.  US Ex-Im Bank Financing Program  for Capital Goods Imports from the US Copyright US Commercial Services

US Ex-Im Bank Financing Program for Capital Goods Imports from the US  EXIM is the Export-Import Bank of The United States and the official export credit agency of the US Government  EXIM Mission: is to promote the export of US goods and services by providing guaranteed financing facilities through commercial banks  Product features medium to long term financing  Usual repayment term is 5 years  Facility amount is typically in the range of US$500,000 to US$20,000,000  Buyer must meet certain credit standards  Unsecured lending / no collateral needed in most cases  Competitive Pricing  Up to 85% of the contract value can be financed  US Ex-Im fees can be fully financed  Eligible Goods:  all capital equipments and services, except items relating to military / defense and those considered hazardous to the environment  Goods must be shipped from US to the Buyer CONTACT: Phone: Copyright US Commercial Services