NAFTA Central to U.S. Global Economic Competitiveness, Security
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is at the center of the nation’s future economic competitiveness and national security, an international strategist told a California Chamber of Commerce audience last week. NAFTA has
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CalChamber Partner in Governor’s Lunch for Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs
On Monday, September 11, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. in partnership with the California Chamber of Commerce, held a luncheon for Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs Luis Videgaray Caso. The foreign minister’s delegation included
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CalChamber Support for U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement Reaffirmed
The California Chamber of Commerce reaffirmed support for the U. S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) in a letter sent September 5 to members of the Trump Administration, including the Secretary of Commerce and the
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First Round of NAFTA Negotiations Concludes
Round one of the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has concluded in Washington, D.C. Successful First Round The negotiations began on August 16 and included meetings by a
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First Round of NAFTA Negotiations Begins Today
The first round of the negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada and Mexico will take place in Washington, D.C. today and will continue until August 20.
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Trade Report: California Exports Edge Up in Latest Numbers
California exporters recorded modest overall success in June, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report. According to Beacon Economics’ analysis of U.S. trade statistics released August 4, foreign shipments by California businesses totaled $15.06
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CalChamber Urges Quick Renegotiation of Trade Agreements to Help Economy
The California Chamber of Commerce has urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to be committed to a quick and efficient renegotiation of any free trade agreement (FTA). Besides being an integral
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U.S. Trade Representative Takes Next Step in Modernizing North American Free Trade Agreement
Yesterday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a summary of its objectives for the upcoming negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Objectives can be found on the
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Japan-California: Luncheon Underscores Longstanding Trade/Investment Partnership
An annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest trade and investment partners. Leading the Japanese business delegation were Tomita Hiroshi,
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Trade Report: California Exporters Continue Strong Run
California’s exporters maintained their strong performance in 2017 by posting impressive gains in April, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report. According to Beacon Economics’ analysis of U.S. trade statistics released June 5,
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CalChamber Urges Members to Write in Support of Modernizing NAFTA
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging members to send a letter to the Federal Register Notice (FRN) by Monday, June 12 supporting the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NAFTA
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International Forum: State, U.S. Economies Depend on Strong Trade Opportunities
The importance of trade and the ability of U.S. and California companies to compete more effectively in foreign markets was the topic discussed by three international trade exports at a recent international forum at
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Global Trade Yields Economic Advances
As the new administration and 115th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and support for working together to secure a national free trade agenda. Once
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Trade Report: Impressive Run Continues for California Exports
California’s exporters solidified a strong first quarter with impressive gains in March, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report. According to Beacon Economics’ analysis of U.S. trade statistics released May 4 by the U.S.
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Multiple Mexico-California Connections in Spotlight at Luncheon
The many ways in which California and Mexico gain economic strength from their trade and investment connections were highlighted at an international trade luncheon yesterday. About 100 guests attended the luncheon co-hosted by the
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California, Chile Continue to Build Up Growing Trade/Investment Relationship
Aspects of the growing trade and investment relationship between Chile and the United States, as well as California, were discussion topics at the annual Chile-California Council meeting last week. The April 20–21 agenda included
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Dinner Celebrates U.S.-China Trade Relations
A dinner hosted by Chinese Consul General, Ambassador Luo Linquan last week celebrated recent trade talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump and Jinping agreed on a new 100-day plan
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Trade Report: California Exports Continue Robust Growth
California’s merchandise export trade had an exceptionally strong showing in February, although merchandise imports pulled back in the latest numbers, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report. Beacon’s analysis of recent U.S. trade
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Business Opportunities in Asia Abound
The many trade and investment opportunities existing in key Asian markets were the common theme of remarks by senior commercial officers from the U.S. Department of Commerce at a recent forum in San Francisco.
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Trade Report: Strong Start to 2017 for California Exports
California’s merchandise export trade started 2017 with an exceptionally strong showing in January, posting a nominal 10.9% gain over the same month in 2016, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report. According to
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