Trade Update

Trade Update Newsletter

InternationalTrade_newslettThe Council for International Trade Update (CITU,) an e-newsletter from the CalChamber Council for International Trade, is an easy-to-scan digest of the latest news and information about trade policy.

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The Council for International Trade Update expands California’s voice on trade. The Trade Update e-newsletter is sent to members of the CalChamber Council for International Trade; CalChamber members with international interests; the consular corps; California congressional delegation; selected U.S. and California government officials; representatives of business and trade associations; and local, bi-national and American chambers of commerce abroad.

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Brian Peck
Executive Director, Center for Transnational Law and Business
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law, University of Southern California

I enjoy reading your Trade Update…just reading the headlines is a help in keeping me aware of global activities in this area. You do a great job of getting important items listed.

Dr. Lovell “Tu” Jarvis
Professor, UC Davis
Former Chair, Chile-California Council

“The Chamber’s Council for International Trade Update is still one of the most thorough international news summaries I’ve seen. The compilation of the different feeds is extraordinary.”

Paul V. Oliva
Commercial Officer
U.S. Commercial Service, Department of Commerce

“I always enjoy reviewing your online newsletter, even when traveling. It offers me a better scope of observation of the world, and more angles on what is happening on trade policy, world trade, and California government.”

William Cheng
Vice President
Westlake International Group

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Isao Steve Matsuura
Chairman of the Board (Ret.)
Japan Society of Northern California

“Nice to receive one email with all the relevant links to trade issues 0f the date. A valuable service.”

Mitch Larsen
Executive Director, Office of Europe & Eurasia
U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce

“A handy snapshot of what is happening around the world in any given week.”

Robin Gentz
Director, Government Affairs-North America
The Clorox Company
Oakland

“The e-newsletter is a convenient way to catch upon trade issues.”

Susan Corrales-Diaz
President and CEO
Systems Integrated

“Scanning the headlines gives me a good sense of what is happening in many global markets.”

Mark Jansen
President and CEO
Blue Diamond Growers

“Your newsletter is always very well done: loaded with good info, links and resources.”

Tim Bennett
Director General/CEO (Ret.)
Trans-Atlantic Business Council

 

Recent Trade Updates

Trade Update – March 12, 2024

Digital Trade Offers Growth Opportunities for US, State Firms in Latin America, Remarks by President Biden in State of the Union Address, Announcement of the Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to the Philippines, New State Council Will Focus on Job Creation Across All Regions

Trade Update – March 5, 2024

USTR Releases President Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report, How to Watch President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address, Port of Oakland Executive Director says it’s the “moment to modernize”

Trade Update – February 27, 2024

California Trade Down in 2023, But State Still a Top Exporter, 2023 Trade Statistics are available, Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy, FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Initiative to Bolster Cybersecurity of U.S. Ports, Crown Princess Opens Full-Time Swedish Consulate Office, Signs Climate Change Cooperation Letter with Governor

Trade Update – February 13, 2024

2023 Trade Statistics from the US Department of Commerce’s “Trade Stats Express,” GO-Biz announces second round of applications for the Export Voucher program under the California STEP Grant, , Japan earmarks ¥45 billion to fire up chip research at home, Why Americans Are So Down on a Strong Economy

Trade Update – February 6, 2024

New Consul General of Mexico Meets with CalChamber President, Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, 90th Anniversary of Export-Import Bank Brings Survey for Future, SelectUSA Investment Summit

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