Episode 9: Interview with Lukas Zitz, Deputy Austrian Trade Commissioner of Advantage Austria - SelectUSA Spotlight

Interview with Lukas Zitz, Deputy Austrian Trade Commissioner of Advantage Austria, for our ⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠ spotlight series. With around 100 offices in over 70 countries, Advantage Austria provides a broad range of intelligence and business development services for both Austrian companies and their international business partners.  Members of Advantage Austria will be attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 11-14, 2025.Key Takeaways: Exports from Austria to the U.S. have significantly increased since 2005. A common misconception for companies entering the U.S. market is that the legal and regulatory compliance aspects are similar to Austria. Advantage Austria's network of resources includes not only legal experts and tax advisors, but cultural experts that help overcome potential cultural differences between U.S. and Austrian companies. SelectUSA provides a platform for Austrian companies to explore opportunities that exist in the U.S. market.