Action Call:
Support Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Russia
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. Senate Finance Committee have passed Russia PNTR. It is hoped that both houses of Congress will vote after they return on
September 10, 2012.
WTO Will Help Russia Become a Global Leader
Russia's long-awaited accession to the World Trade Organization last week was a real watershed moment for the country. The news had been anticipated since the State Duma's formal ratification 30 days earlier, but its importance to Russia's future cannot be overstated. The Moscow Times - Russia, August 29, 2012
Obama Envoy Kirk Says 2013 Key for Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement
The Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement among about a dozen Asia-Pacific countries that is the centerpiece of President Barack Obama's plans to increase exports will require tough choices to be completed in 2013, his envoy said. Business Week, September 3, 2012
Subsidy Program for Projects
Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan
Produce Pete Video Segment – Baby Seedless Grapes WNBC, September 1, 2012
**Pandol Family Farms, growers of Sweet Babies – Baby Seedless Grapes, is a long standing member of the CalChamber and the Council for International Trade
California STEP The California State Trade and Export Promotion (California STEP) project combines a network of state, federal, private and non-profit trade promotion organizations in California to facilitate export promotion activities, serving targeted industries, to drive exports for small businesses
California Coalition
for Free Trade
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