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Author: Susanne T. Stirling

International News 

Chile and California Continue Building Strong Relationship

April 19, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 354 Views

On April 17 and 18 the Chile-California Council gathered for its annual event and Board Meeting at the California Chamber of Commerce. The opening session on Wednesday focused on Clean Energy and Opportunities, Challenges,

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International 

Trade Report: Despite Storm Clouds, Growth Continues for California Exports

April 10, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 439 Views

California’s merchandise export trade rose in February, according to a Beacon Economics analysis of U.S. trade statistics recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign shipments by California businesses totaled $14.62 billion for the

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International 

Federal Trade Office Releases 2018 National Trade Estimate Report

April 3, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 511 Views

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) yesterday released the 2018 National Trade Estimate (NTE), an annual report documenting foreign trade and investment barriers facing American exports around the world. “The President is

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International 

United States, South Korea Reach Agreement on Amendments to Free Trade Agreement

March 29, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 644 Views

The United States and South Korea this week announced reaching an agreement in principle on the general terms of amendments and modifications to the United States-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA). “This

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International 

Federal Trade Program Saving Businesses Millions Back in Force

March 26, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 638 Views

The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill signed by the President on March 23, averting a government shutdown, includes language renewing a federal trade program that saves U.S. companies millions of dollars. The language renewing

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International News 

Tariff on Chinese Imports Clouds Trade/Investment Gathering

March 23, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 799 Views

As President Donald R. Trump’s intention of imposing tariffs on $50 billion of exports from China loomed like a cloud, the Chinese Consul General, Ambassador Luo Linquan, hosted a reception and dinner for approximately

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Economy International News 

U.S. Commerce Report: California Maintains Position as Top Exporting State

March 13, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 902 Views

The U.S. Department of Commerce now has 2017 trade statistics available through the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) “Trade Stats Express.” In 2017, California exported $171.9 billion to 229 foreign economies. California’s top export markets

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International 

Ontario, California Businesses Push for NAFTA Renewal

March 8, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 535 Views

In a show of cross-border business bonding, the Chambers of Commerce in both California and Ontario have come together to publicly support ongoing trade talks, stressing the “billions of dollars at stake” for the

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International 

Seventh Round of NAFTA Negotiations Concludes

March 7, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 684 Views

The seventh round of negotiations have concluded in Mexico City, Mexico, and the negotiators report closing three additional chapters of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Although the trilateral meeting didn’t close as

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Commentary International 

Urge President Trump Not to Finalize Stand-Alone Steel/Aluminum Tariff

March 6, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 1014 Views

(Post has been updated to reflect the Presidential Proclamation signed March 8) The California Chamber of Commerce has deep concerns over the impact that a stand-alone tariff on steel and aluminum could have on

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International 

Seventh Round of NAFTA Negotiations Begins Today

February 26, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 996 Views

The seventh round of the negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada and Mexico will begin today in Mexico City, Mexico, and will continue until March 6.

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International 

Canada Day: What Changes in NAFTA Mean for Agriculture in California

February 23, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 1607 Views

The California-Canada economic partnership, ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) trade talks and what changes in the agreement could mean for agriculture in California were all discussed yesterday at a luncheon co-hosted by

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International 

Generalized System of Preferences Approved by House

February 14, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 958 Views

In the evening of February 13, the U.S. House voted 400-2 to pass H.R. 4979, bipartisan legislation providing a three-year retroactive renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences program.  GSP is a longstanding U.S. trade

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International 

Trade Report: California Exports Finish Strong in 2017

February 13, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 1043 Views

California’s merchandise export trade soared in December, according to a Beacon Economics analysis of U.S. trade statistics released February 6 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign shipments by California businesses totaled $15.32 billion for

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International 

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Meetings Conclude

February 2, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 1058 Views

Officials from the United States and the Republic of Korea concluded their meetings yesterday on advancing amendment and modification negotiations and other discussions on the U.S.- Korea (KORUS) Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. delegation

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International 

NAFTA Negotiations Make Real Headway

January 30, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 1224 Views

The sixth round of negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) made real headway, according to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. The latest round of discussions between the United States, Canada and Mexico concluded

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International 

Sixth Round of NAFTA Negotiations Begins Today

January 23, 2018 Susanne T. Stirling 1231 Views

The sixth round of the negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada and Mexico will begin today (two days earlier than originally planned) in Montreal, Canada, and

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International 

Consul General: United Kingdom Aims to Be Champion of Global Free Trade

December 12, 2017 Susanne T. Stirling 1740 Views

Leaving the European Union is not about the United Kingdom cutting itself off from the rest of the world, British Consul General Andrew Whittaker emphasized last week in remarks to a California Chamber of

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International 

Trade Report: California Exports Edge Lower

December 7, 2017 Susanne T. Stirling 2021 Views

California’s export trade dipped in October, according to a Beacon Economics analysis of U.S. trade statistics released December 5 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign shipments by California businesses totaled $14.82 billion for the

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International 

Trade Report: California Exports Edge Upwards

November 9, 2017 Susanne T. Stirling 2480 Views

California’s export trade grew in September, according to a Beacon Economics analysis of U.S. trade statistics released November 3 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign shipments by California businesses totaled $14.19 billion for the

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