Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the proactive measures taken by Suzhou City to boost foreign trade amidst challenges, resulting in significant growth in import and export activities, particularly through innovative products and cross-border e-commerce initiatives [6][10]. Foreign Trade Growth - From January to April this year, Suzhou's foreign trade reached 2.473 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 33.13%, the highest growth rate in the province [7]. - Exports accounted for 2.113 billion yuan, up 21.12%, while imports surged to 360 million yuan, reflecting a remarkable increase of 218.39% [7]. Industry Development - Suzhou is leveraging its abundant soybean straw resources to produce wood-plastic flooring, which is exported to 82 countries and regions [9]. - The city has established three national foreign trade transformation and upgrading bases, focusing on textiles, fruits, and green home products, to enhance the scale and cluster development of foreign trade enterprises [9][10]. Cross-Border E-Commerce - The establishment of the Alpha Cross-Border E-Commerce Industrial Park has been pivotal in supporting local businesses to engage in international trade through platforms like Amazon and Alibaba [16]. - In the first four months of this year, the cross-border e-commerce transaction volume in Suzhou reached 61.53 million yuan, indicating a growing trend in online international sales [17]. Market Expansion Strategies - Companies are encouraged to participate in both domestic and international exhibitions to expand their market reach, with government support for participation in key trade shows [12][13]. - The city is actively promoting international product certifications and trademark registrations to enhance the competitiveness of high-tech and high-value-added products in foreign markets [13]. Resource Sharing and Collaboration - Local enterprises are forming partnerships across various sectors, such as fruit processing and smart home appliances, to share resources and achieve mutual benefits in export activities [17].