Exporting is good for American business, American workers and American jobs. That is why President Obama set the goal of doubling U.S. exports in five years in his State of the Union address in January 2010, as well as why the Obama Administration is committed to working with U.S. companies to help American-made goods and services succeed in the global market. The National Export Initiative (NEI) is a key component of the President’s plan to help the United States transition from the legacy of the most severe financial and economic crisis in generations to a sustained recovery. At a time when Americans are saving more and consuming less, exports can help to create the jobs needed to bring unemployment down and help to assure a strong and durable recovery. This book lays out the comprehensive plan the Export Promotion Cabinet has developed to help the U.S. double its exports.