Governor Ricketts announces trade mission to Germany

Gov. Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development have announced plans to lead a trade mission to German this November.

The announcement was made from the Midwest International Trade Association Annual World Trade Conference in La Vista.

“Germany is a global economic force with advanced capabilities in manufacturing, biotechnology, and agriculture.  Engaging with Germany is imperative in order to continue to raise Nebraska’s visibility with companies in the country—several of which already invest in Nebraska.  We look forward to this visit and to opening up new opportunities for Nebraska in Germany,” said Governor Ricketts.

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Foreign Ag Services and the U.S. Census Bureau says Nebraska exports to Germany totaled nearly $1.5 billion from 2010 to 2017.

Soybean exports alone totaled $696 million during that period, while machinery saw a 200 percent increase from 2010 to 2017.