Trade Update – January 28, 2025

Council for International Trade Update

California Wildfire Resources and Articles:

2025 Los Angeles Fires Help and info for people affected by the wildfires
CA.gov

 Visit LA: Support Local Businesses and Help the Region Recover from Wildfires
CalChamber, January 27, 2025

Featured Headlines

Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation
CalChamber, January 28, 2025

This Week in Davos:

Davos Can’t Stop Worrying About Inflation Genie Escaping Bottle
Bloomberg, January 24, 2025

Watch: Trump delivers virtual address to Davos Forum
The Hill, January 23, 2025

Debating Tariffs – Video
The World Economic Forum, January 23, 2025

WTO Chief Says Don’t ‘Hyperventilate’ Over Trump Tariff Threats
Bloomberg, January 23, 2025

NATO’s Rutte Says Trump’s Pressure on Putin Is ‘Way Forward’
Bloomberg, January 23, 2025

Davos 2025: Trade, tariffs, AI and UN chief Guterres dominate World Economic Forum agenda
The Associated Press, January 22, 2025

One by One, World Leaders in Davos Fall in Line in Trump Era
Bloomberg, January 22, 2025

Zelenskyy speaks at World Economic Forum in Davos – Video
The Associated Press, January 21, 2025

 

Coalition-for-GSP

Generalized System of Preferences launched a new survey
CA State Report – Renew GSP Today

GSP is an important tool for boosting economic growth and job creation. Many U.S. companies’ source raw materials and other inputs from GSP countries, and the duty-free treatment of these imports reduces the production costs of these U.S. manufacturers, making them more competitive. Please take a moment to answer the new GSP Coalition survey and/or share with others in your industry impacted by GSP expiration. The aim is to create similar to the 2014 report combining survey responses with company anecdotes.

 

CalChamber Companies in the News

Trade Policy

White House

The White House

Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
The Associated Press, January 25, 2025

Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The Associated Press, January 24, 2025

John Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director
Executive.Gov, January 24, 2025

U.S. Trade Representative

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Treasury

US sanctions Chinese firm over Treasury hack
Digital Marketing News, January 23, 2025


U.S. Trade and Development Agency 

World Trade Organization

Trade Agreements/ Cooperation

California

CalChamber, Dozens of Local Chambers Bring Together Key Policy, Strategy Leaders to Discuss California’s Top 2025 Legislative Priorities
CalChamber, January 28th, 2025

More International Articles

Made in China 2025—Who Is Winning?
In-Person and Virtual Hearing, February 6, 2025 

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
CalChamber
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