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U.S. Chamber Welcomes Brazilian President Rousseff at 3rd Brazil-U.S. Business Summit

June 30, 2015 by

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 – 6:30pm

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue today welcomed Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to the 3rd Brazil-U.S. Business Summit, an event organized by the U.S. Chamber, the Brazil-U.S. Business Council, Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry, the American Chamber of Commerce of Brazil, and the Brazilian Agency for Export and Investment Promotion (Apex Brasil).

“President Rousseff’s visit to the U.S marks an important opportunity to forge a stronger bond between our nations,” said Donohue. “As the two largest economies and democracies in the Western Hemisphere, it is vital that we work together to realize the untapped potential of our relationship. By working together to increase trade, boost investment, and ease travel between our countries, we can strengthen bilateral ties, drive jobs and growth in our countries, and advance our position in the global economy.”

The 3rd Brazil-U.S. Business Summit aimed to advance the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Brazil and brought together more than 400 U.S. and Brazilian government and business leaders. Speakers and panelists discussed ways to improve the bilateral relationship in the areas of trade and investment, innovation, and competitiveness.

“The private sector is committed to strengthening the U.S.-Brazil partnership and advancing the mutually beneficial goals of a bilateral trade agreement,” said Ahmet Bozer, executive vice president and president of Coca-Cola International and chairman of the Brazil-U.S. Brazil Council. “President Rousseff’s visit here today demonstrates the Brazilian government’s commitment to engaging with the private sector and opening up a constructive dialogue on issues of common interest to our two countries.”

In anticipation of the presidential visit, a joint letter was sent to President Rousseff and President Barack Obama from the Brazil-U.S. Business Council, the U.S. Chamber, and the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry. The signatories asked the presidents to take steps forward on a bilateral trade agreement, a bilateral tax agreement, and elimination of visa requirements for business travelers and tourists.

International trade and investment are key components of the Chamber’s 2015 American Jobs, Growth, and Opportunity Agenda, an ambitious plan to help revitalize the American economy, create jobs, spur growth, and lift incomes.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. Its International Affairs division includes more than 70 regional and policy experts and 25 country- and region-specific business councils and initiatives. The U.S. Chamber also works closely with 117 American Chambers of Commerce abroad.

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April 3, 2015 by

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The U.S. Chamber of Commerce-affiliated Brazil-U.S. Business Council, along with U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant, this week led a three-day business delegation to Brasilia, Brazil, the organization’s first trip to the country during Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s new administration. Brazil Council Executive Director Cassia Carvalho and Caterpillar Brazil President Odair Renosto headed the delegation to present BUSBC’s policy agenda to administration officials and advocate on behalf of the U.S. private sector in Brazil.

“As we look to the future of the U.S.-Brazil relationship, it’s clear that together, we can achieve much more in terms of trade and investment and reach our full potential as partners,” Brilliant said. “Our role in the private sector is to forge a trade policy agenda that leverages the mutual benefits of this relationship to the greatest effect.”

While in Brazil, business executives representing U.S. companies from the health care, IT, consumer goods, agriculture, and energy sectors, among others, met with Brazilian government leaders to discuss the Council’s key priorities, including the initiation of formal negotiations towards a potential U.S.-Brazil trade agreement and a bilateral tax treaty (BTT) and the elimination of visa requirements for tourists and business travelers.

“The U.S. business community is committed to strengthening the U.S.-Brazil relationship and contributing to a positive agenda that benefits both countries,” Brilliant added. “We are optimistic about this relationship and hope to work together to achieve its full potential.”

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council, founded in 1976, is the oldest and largest U.S.-Brazil bilateral trade sector group. The U.S. section of the council represents more than 115 of the largest U.S. investors in Brazil and operates under the administrative aegis of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

International trade and investment are key components of the Chamber’s 2015 American Jobs, Growth, and Opportunity Agenda, an ambitious plan to help revitalize the American economy, create jobs, spur growth, and lift incomes.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. Its International Affairs division includes more than 70 regional and policy experts and 25 country- and region-specific business councils and initiatives. The U.S. Chamber also works closely with 117 American Chambers of Commerce abroad.

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November 11, 2014 by

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 – 11:30am

Signing of Cooperation Agreement Part of Chamber-led Delegation

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber-affiliated Brazil-U.S. Business Council (BUSBC), leading a business delegation to Brasília, today signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) to conduct studies on a potential trade agreement and report back to both governments on their findings.

“This marks a watershed for the U.S.-Brazil relationship,” said Cassia Carvalho, executive director of the Brazil-U.S. Business Council. “It illustrates the commitment that the private sectors of both our countries have to boosting growth and jobs by promoting bilateral trade and investment.”

“Brazil is currently the United States’ ninth largest goods trading partner, but there is room to grow that relationship,” noted Jodi Bond, vice president for the Americas at the U.S. Chamber and signatory of the Cooperation Agreement on behalf of the council. “This joint effort by the private sectors of both countries will shed light on exactly where the opportunities and challenges lie within the framework of a mutually beneficial agreement.”

The BUSBC-led delegation brought more than 50 business leaders from 31 U.S. companies to Brazil for meetings with government officials and policymakers in the energy, defense, and technology sectors. Throughout the trip, the delegation focused on its top policy priorities, including beginning a dialogue regarding possible agreements on trade and taxes and establishing visa-free travel between the two countries.

The trip was also the first opportunity for many members of the U.S. business community to observe Brazil’s changing political landscape following the recent re-election of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council is the premier business advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening the economic and commercial relationship between the two countries.

International trade and investment are key components of the Chamber’s 2014 American Jobs, Growth, and Opportunity Agenda, an ambitious plan to generate stronger economic growth, create jobs, and expand opportunity for all Americans.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. Its International Affairs division includes more than 60 regional and policy experts and 25 country- and region-specific business councils and initiatives. The U.S. Chamber also works closely with 117 American Chambers of Commerce abroad.

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February 3, 2014 by

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U.S. Chamber’s Brazil-U.S. Business Council Appoints The Coca-Cola Company’s Ahmet Bozer as Co-Chair

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber’s Brazil-U.S. Business Council (BUSBC) today announced the appointment of Ahmet Bozer, executive vice president and president of Coca-Cola International, as co-chair of its Board of Directors. Bozer joins BUSBC Board Chairman Greg Page, executive chairman of Cargill Incorporated, in the council’s leadership.

“We are thrilled to have a leader of Ahmet’s caliber in this role,” Page said. “His business acumen and strong record of success will be a tremendous asset to us as we continue to strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Brazil during this critical period in the bilateral relationship.”

“This is the right time for private-sector leaders to step forward and demonstrate to policymakers the strategic importance of the relationship between the United States and Brazil,” Bozer said. “I am very pleased to be working with Greg, the Chamber, and the rest of the council’s Board to contribute to this important effort.”

“Ahmet’s leadership alongside Greg Page on the BUSBC’s Board of Directors is a strong signal of the U.S. business community’s commitment to our bilateral economic relations,” said Myron Brilliant, the Chamber’s executive vice president and head of International Affairs. “Brazil and the U.S. have so much in common. We are committed democracies with dynamic economies of continental size. With leadership from Greg and Ahmet, we can build on this common ground.”

Before assuming his current role at Coca-Cola, Bozer served as the company’s president for Eurasia & Africa, where he led business activities in more than 90 countries. He began his career with The Coca-Cola Company in 1990 as a financial controller manager in Atlanta and later rose to leadership positions in operations, starting in Turkey and then widening to include the rest of Eurasia and the Middle East.

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council (BUSBC) is the premier business advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening the economic and commercial relationship between the two countries. A full list of BUSBC board members is available here.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. Its International Affairs division includes more than 50 regional and policy experts and 25 country- and region-specific business councils and initiatives. The U.S. Chamber also works closely with 116 American Chambers of Commerce abroad.

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