When the President announced the National Export Initiative (NEI) in 2010, with the ambitious goal of doubling U.S. exports over five years, he made clear that boosting U.S. exports was not only a short-term strategy but also a critical component of America's long-term prosperity. The launch of the NEI, as well as the establishment of the Export Promotion Cabinet (EPC), was the first in a series of steps to promote U.S. exports and marshal the full resources of the Federal Government to support U.S. exporters. These efforts have borne considerable fruits. Exports hit record levels in 2011,...