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Dayton, Businesses Court Trade with China
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and a group of 50 Minnesota business, agricultural and academic leaders departed for China on a 10-day trade mission that will include stops in Shanghai, Beijing and Xian.
Outcomes:
This trip will encourage more enterprise with the world's second-largest economy. China is Minnesota's top export market for some agricultural commodities such as soybeans and related food products. That creates opportunities for participating trade associations that represent farmers, processors and co-ops selling corn, wheat, soybeans, picks and milk products.
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
business
Partners:
Minnesota State Government
Sponsor(s):
Minnesota State Government
Participants (Types):
Minnesota Governor, governement officials, businessmen
Number of Participants:
50
Exchange Date:
Friday, June 8, 2012
Continuing:
No
Image:
Level of Government:
state/provincial
Location:
Shanghai, Beijing, and Xian
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