Why Do Business In/With Peru?
The U.S. began the first round of negotiations with Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador for a U.S. - Andean Free Trade Agreement in May 2004. Quoting former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick, "we are delighted that the Andean countries want to work with us to remove barriers for our farmers, workers, exporters and businesses." The U.S. has also proposed a $54 million loan for a micro financing initiative in the Andean countries through the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
In 2004, U.S. exports to Peru almost reached $2 billion. The stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Peru in 2002 was $3.2 billion. The four Andean countries collectively represent a market of over $7 billion for U.S. exports, and are home to over $8 billion in U.S. foreign direct investment. Lastly, the The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has reduced tariffs on 1,111 items, mostly capital goods and certain industrial inputs. Ninety-six percent of 1,070 sub items... will subsequently pay a 4% tariff.
For further information, log on to http://www.buyusa.gov/peru
Meet the Senior Commercial Officer from the U.S. Embassy in Peru
Margaret "Maggie" Hanson-Muse, Senior Commercial Officer from the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru will be in Los Angeles July 11th, 12th & 13th. Ms. Hanson-Muse will be accompanied by a delegation of Peruvian importers interested in products from California including agricultural equipment, electronic equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and software.
Ms. Hanson-Muse has a long history of working with U.S Companies in Latin and Central America. Prior to serving in Peru where she manages the Commercial Service Lima program and assists with the US-Andean FTA negotiations, she managed the Commercial Service San Jose program in Costa Rica and participated in the CAFTA negotiations. She also supported the Nicaragua Commercial Partnership for the U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua. Fluent in Spanish and educated in Peru and Mexico, Ms. Hanson-Muse began working for the Department of Commerce in Mexcio City in 1990.
Peruvian Buying Delegation
The following Peruvian Buying delegation will be accompanying Ms. Margaret Hanson-Muse. They will be available for meetings on July 11th, 12th, and 13th at the Downtown Marriott Hotel.
- Electronic Katerine
Mery Coa Limas
Phone: 9963-4217
Email: merycoa284@hotmail.com
Audio and television equipment
Compact disks, cassette recorders, oscilloscope and generator
- G.H.Coin S.A.C.
Kristian Quispe Aguilar
Phone: 011-551-225-3411
Email: kristian@ghcoin.com
Importation of parts and machinery for the mining, agricultural and construction sectors
- Pacific Consulting Network S.A.C.
Oscar Arana
Phone: 511 9735-5955
Email: oarana@pacnet.com.pe
Software development
Software solutions
- Refrielectric SAC
Gladys Carment Aylas Rios
Phone: 511 9845-6892
Email: refrielectric@terra.com
Manufacture exhaust fans and ventilators of all types and sizes, metallic ducts, ventilator grills, filters, sheet metal (steel) and surgical steel
Schedule of Meetings
Should you be interested in meeting with Ms. Margaret Hanson-Muse and the Pervuian Buying delegation, please indicate the time and date you would prefer. (Ms. Hanson-Muse will be available for on-site visits).
Monday, July 11th from 2:30pm to 4 pm
Location: The Downtown Los Angeles Marriott Hotel
333. S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tuesday, July 12, 9am to 4pm
Location: Downtown Los Angeles Export Center
444 S. Flower St., 34th Floor, Los Angeles, Cal 90071
Wednesday, July 13, 12pm - Luncheon - Peru - USA FTA
Location: The Downtown Los Angeles Marriott Hotel
333. S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Click here to register for luncheon and view agenda
Please complete the form below if you are interested in meeting with Ms. Margaret Hanson-Muse and the Peruvian Buying delegation. To obtain a detailed profile about the companies listed, please contact Bobby Hines at PHONE: (213) 894-4231, FAX: (213) 894-8789, or EMAIL: bobby.hines@mail.doc.gov