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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Featured Headlines
WTO summit yields deal to boost global trade
Round-the-clock consultations produce 'Bali Package'
WTO, December 7, 2013
Quarterly Report: Economic Advisory Council (EAC):
Bifurcated Recovery Remains in Place
CalChamber, December 6, 2013
California Exports Surge to $15.35 Billion in October
The Sacramento Bee, December 5, 2013
Hollywood, Creative Industries Add $504 Billion to U.S. GDP
Associated Press, December 5, 2013
CalChamber Companies in the News
Nonprofit group recognizes 10 Kaiser hospitals in Northern California
The Sacramento Bee, December 9, 2013
FedEx Delivers Early Christmas Present for Troops
AG Wired, December 3, 2013
Trade Policy
From the World Trade Organization
Ministers greet progress on ratification
of revised Agreement on Government Procurement
From the White House
Joint Fact Sheet on Strengthening U.S.-China Economic Relations
FACT SHEET: The United States and Colombia – Strategic Partners
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
Export Promotion Makes U.S. the Destination for One-Stop Shopping
*ITA Blog
White House, U.S. Department Of Commerce Announce Second Phase Of ‘Investing In Manufacturing Communities Partnership’
Under Secretary Hirschhorn Highlights Benefits
of Export Control Reform for Small Businesses
Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker
on International Trade in Goods and Services in October 2013
From the U.S. Trade Representative
Saving Money, Growing Trade, Raising Incomes Worldwide:
The New WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
In Case You Missed It: Renewing America Progress Report
on U.S. Trade and Investment Policy
Deputy Assistant USTR Mara Burr talks Women Economic Empowerment at the Afghan American Chamber of Commerce
Trade Agreements
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Economic Benefits
USTR, December 10. 2013
Federal
U.S. trade deficit narrows as exports hit record high
Reuters, December 4, 2013
California
Head of California Trade and Investment Office
in China Sees Endless Possibilities
The Sacramento Bee, December 5, 2013
More hotels are catering to Chinese travelers
Los Angeles Times, December 5, 2013
More International Articles
Japan aims to expand, revive Asean swap deals at weekend summit: sources
Reuters, December 9, 2013
China Exports Rise More Than Estimated
Bloomberg, December 7, 2013
Nicaragua Canal Promoter to Build Ukraine Ports
ABC News, December 5, 2013
Shell's record-breaking Prelude takes to the water
BBC News, December 4, 2013
In World Cup year, Europe offers Brazil longer-term goal
Reuters, December 4, 2013
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