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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
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Capitol Report: CalChamber-Supported Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations Concluded
https://youtu.be/ee6pzpyZs3Q
CalChamber-Supported Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations Successfully Concluded
CalChamber, October 6, 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministers’ Statement
USTR, October 5, 2015
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
White House, October 5, 2015
FACT SHEET: How the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Boosts Made in America Exports, Supports Higher-Paying American Jobs, and Protects American Workers
White House, October 5, 2015
Ryan Statement on Conclusion of TPP Negotiations
Ways and Means Committee, October 5, 2015
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Leveling the Playing Field for American Workers & American Businesses
USTR TPP Website
Summary of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
USTR, October 4, 2015
TPP Fact Sheets
USTR
Trans-Pacific Partnership
ITA / US Department of Commerce new website
TPP: Benefits for U.S. Agricultural Products
U.S. Department of Agriculture
TPP: Benefits for U.S. States
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture-Related Provisions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership: Detailed Summary
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Media Sources:
U.S. hopes to release Pacific trade deal text in 30 days: Froman
Reuters, October 12, 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership Arrives as World Trade Growth Slows
Bloomberg, October 8, 2015
TPP: Time For Rigorous Review
Committee on Finance, October 8, 2015
Approval of the TPP Is Vital for Continued U.S. Power in Asia
The New York Times, October 6, 2015
Obama makes pitch to win support for Pacific trade pact
Reuters, October 6, 2015
California wine industry expected to benefit from Trans-Pacific Partnership
Press Democrat, October 5, 2015
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CalChamber Companies in the News
Presidential Trade Mission Participants Announce Creation of "U.S. Smart Cities Alliance"
The effort is being led by CalChamber Board Member McWong International Group of U.S. companies to focus collaborating on clean energy and smart city projects in China and meeting U.S./China low-carbon emission goals set by President Xi and President Obama
U.S. Smart Cities Alliance, September 24, 2015
AES plans $1 billion investment in Mexican power generation
Reuters, August 1, 2015
Trade Policy
Global trade for the global good
The Hill, October 9, 2015
From the World Trade Organization
New consultation process established on Nairobi outcome document
WTO and UNCTAD sign declaration on increased cooperation on trade and development
DG Azevedo: WTO members have identified a road to success in Nairobi
Azevedo: Trade works to create jobs and lift people out of poverty
From the White House
Weekly Address: Writing the Rules for a Global Economy
The Employment Situation in September
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Inaugurates Regulatory Dialogue in Cuba
From the U.S. Trade Representative
United States and Taiwan Deepen Dialogue on Trade and Investment Priorities
Trade Agreements
What Trade-Deal Critics Are Missing
The Wall Street Journal, October 8, 2015
Federal
Bipartisan coalition forces House vote to reopen Export-Import Bank
Los Angeles Times, October 9, 2015
U.S. import prices point to smaller drag on inflation
Reuters, October 9, 2015
California
U.S. - Arab Chamber Hosts Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (UAE) Visit to California
National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, October 5, 2015
Pulling together: O.C.'s Asian-owned businesses see strength in a pan-Asian appeal
The Orange County Register, October 4, 2015
California economy is projected to grow faster than U.S. through 2020
Los Angeles Times, September 30, 2015
Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank to help California’s small exporters: Dianne Feinstein
Los Angeles Daily News, September 29, 2015
More International Articles
China economic picture remains cloudy as September export fall eases, imports slump
Reuters, October 13, 2015
South Africa `On Track' to Keep Duty-Free Export Access to U.S.
Bloomberg, October 11, 2015
China-backed trade pact playing catch-up after U.S.-led TPP deal
Reuters, October 10, 2015
German Exports Register Steepest Decline in Almost Seven Years
The Wall Street Journal, October 8, 2015
The global economy is once again slowing down, IMF says
The Washington Post, October 6, 2015
US, Chile to Announce New Marine Sanctuaries at Conference
Associated Press, October 5, 2015
Putin's Economic Might Is Withering Away
Bloomberg, September 30, 2015
WTO cites China, U.S., refugee costs as risks to trade growth
Reuters, September 30, 2015
Chile Labor Market Defies Slowdown as Manufacturing Shrinks
Bloomberg, September 30, 2015
Obama, Castro meet as they work on thawing U.S.-Cuba ties
Reuters, September 29, 2015
Include Poland In the Visa Waiver Program: Commentary
By Edward L. Rowny is a former ambassador and Lt. Gen. USA (Ret.), and president of the American Polish Advisory Council, Featured in Roll Call, September 25, 2015
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