Foreign Service Officer Michael Pignatello explains what economic diplomacy is and how diplomats at the State Department work on this topic.

Economic diplomacy is how countries use foreign policy to build economic strength and prosperity at home. Diplomats around the world work to advance their own national interests, including improving their nation’s economies, ensuring market access, and promoting businesses.

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