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“As mayor, I've traveled to China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Mexico to meet with heads of state and business leaders to promote trade with L.A. companies and through L.A.'s seaports and airports - because that generates L.A. jobs.” quote by Eric Garcetti
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“As mayor, I've traveled to China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Mexico to meet with heads of state and business leaders to promote trade with L.A. companies and through L.A.'s seaports and airports - because that generates L.A. jobs.”

Eric Garcetti

About This Quote

Source Speech: L.A. Economic Summit, 2021

The mayor highlights international outreach to attract trade and create jobs for Los Angeles, underscoring the importance of global connections for local economic growth.

In simple terms: Global ties boost local jobs.

Key Takeaway

Strengthen international partnerships.

Themes

economics politics trade

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

political business

When to use this quote

  • city council meetings
  • business delegations
  • airport expansions

Key Concepts

globalization regional development public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which markets offer the most sustainable growth?
  • How to balance local and global interests?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on foreign markets can be risky.

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