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Wisconsin Governor Seeks Greater Trade Ties in Trip

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is making his first trade mission to China with a delegation of 42 members, including representatives of such home-state businesses as Harley-Davidson motorcycles and specialty - truck manufacturer Oshkosh Corp.
Outcomes: 
Wisconsin's exports to China in 2012 amounted to $1.5 billion, which makes it the state's third largest market after Canada and Mexico. Non-electrical machinery is the state's biggest export to China, followed by computers and electronics, waste and scrap materials, fabricated metal products and processed foods.
Contact Info: 
China Daily carolineberg@chinadailyusa.com
Source: 

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2013-04/16/content_16410779.htm

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
business
civic
Partners: 
Wisconsin state government
Participants (Types): 
US Governor, Chinese Officials
Number of Participants: 
42
Exchange Date: 
Friday, April 12, 2013 to Monday, April 22, 2013
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
state/provincial
Location: 
China
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