Next CITU: October 14, 2025
Featured Headlines
| Consul General Explains Mexico’s Reaction to Changed Approach of US Trade Policy CalChamber, September 26, 2025
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Carney says Canada-US trade talks will move Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties ahead of Canada launches public consultations on Government of Mexico begins public consultations today to review the USMCA in the face of Trump’s tariffs USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Joint Review of USMCA |
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Letter to the Secretary of Commerce on the H-1B Program H-1B FAQ Memorandum – Proclamation, Restriction on Entry Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Suspends the Entry of Certain Alien Nonimmigrant Workers |
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Special Coverage of UNGA80 UNGA 80 and Nigeria’s participation North Korea Sends Delegation From Pyongyang to Why Indonesian president’s UN speech is making waves Netanyahu delivers combative UN speech after delegates Trump tells world leaders their countries are ‘going to hell’ |
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Africa: How the end of AGOA might open up new avenues of trade What does the impending expiry of the African Growth AGOA Likely to Be Renewed for One Year, Says Lesotho Trade Minister Kenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year |
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CalChamber Members in the News
- Joby brings air taxi to California International Airshow in Salinas
KSBW Monterey-Salinas, September 26, 2025 - Chevron, Israel to build gas pipeline from Leviathan field to Egypt
Seeking Alpha, September 24, 2025 - As Boeing’s stock rises on a new foreign deal, US officials signal China
may be next to order planes
The Associated Press, September 23, 2025 - Walmart Takes On Tough African Market With Its Own Brand
Bloomberg, September 16, 2025
Trade Policy
White House
Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber, |
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| Fact Sheet: The U.S.-UK Special Relationship The White House, September 19, 2025President Trump Signs Technology Prosperity Deal with United Kingdom The White House, September 18, 2025Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of The United States of America and the Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal The White House, September 18, 2025 |
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| US implements EU trade deal, 15% autos tariffs retroactive to Aug 1st Reuters, September 26, 2025 |
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- Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies
CNN, September 29, 2025 - Trump announces 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs – VIDEO
CBS News, September 27, 2025 - US Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariffs case on November 5
The American Journal of Transportation, September 18, 2025 - Maduro Writes Directly To Trump Calling For Venezuela-US Talks
GCaptain, September 21, 2025
U.S. State Department
- Completion of UN Sanctions Snapback on Iran
United States Department of State, September 27, 2025 - 2025 Investment Climate Statements Published
United States Department of State, September 26, 2025
U.S. Department of Commerce
Commerce Secures $4.2 Billion Rail Commercial Deal, |
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- US expands export blacklist to include subsidiaries
American Journal of Transportation, September 29, 2025 - Trump Commerce Deputy Meets with NorCal International Trade Pros
CalChamber, September 26, 2025 - US opens tariff investigations into medical equipment, robotics and industrial machinery
CNN, September 25, 2025 - US plans 1:1 chip production rule to curb overseas reliance, WSJ reports
American Journal of Transportation, September 25, 2025
U.S. Trade Representative
Request for Public Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Relating to the Operation of the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada USTR Seeks Public Comment on Unfair Foreign Trade Barriers for the 2026 National Trade Estimate Report |
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- India, US agree to intensify efforts for early trade deal conclusion: Commerce Ministry
Business Today, September 29, 2025 - Tariff hit looms over meeting of U.S. trade rep with Southeast Asian counterparts
Reuters, September 23, 2025
U.S. Department of Treasury
Boosting Collaboration Between UK and U.S. Financial Systems to Drive Innovation and Growth in Global Markets |
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- US, Chinese officials to meet at Treasury for technical talks on trade, source says
American Journal of Transportation, September 25, 2025 - US Treasury official expected to be named IMF’s second-in-command: source
The Daily Sentinel, September 18, 2025
U.S. Department fo Agriculture
U.S. Justice Department to examine rising cost of farm inputs, U.S. Department of Agriculture Reveals Three-Point Plan to Support U.S. Agricultural Farmers, Ranchers, Producers, and Exporters USDA Invests $8.3 Million to Address Trade Barriers and Expand |
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- USDA Launches Agribusiness Trade Mission to Taiwan
USDA, September 29, 2025 - USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Announces a Trade Mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, to Advance America First Trade Policy
USDA, September 26, 2025 - USDA Trade Mission Expands on Agricultural Exports to Taiwan
USDA, September 24, 2025 - Trump tariffs could fund bailout for US farmers, agriculture secretary tells FT
The American Journal of Transportation, September 19, 2025
Export-Import Bank
| John Jovanovic Confirmed as Chairman of Export-Import Bank of the United States EXIM, September 19, 2025 |
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- Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Infrastructure Investments Totaling Nearly $285 Million
EXIM, September 18, 2025
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
- USTDA Diversifies Critical Minerals Supply Chains Through Zambia Partnership
USTDA, September 18, 2025 - USTDA Advances Trusted Digital Infrastructure in Africa with Subsea Cable Project
USTDA, September 18, 2025
World Trade Organization
New WTO-World Bank reports hail progress in advancing Statement by DG Okonjo-Iweala |
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- Committee reviews farm policies, follows up on ministerial outcomes, addresses food security
WTO, September 26, 2025 - WTO hails Chinese decision to forgo developing country benefits
Reuters, September 24, 2025
Trade Agreements/ Cooperation
EU Unveils Deal With India as Russia Sanctions Package Looms |
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Prime Minister Carney announces new trade agreement with Indonesia – Canada’s first-ever bilateral trade agreement with an ASEAN country Indonesia and Canada sign trade pact amid US pressure – |
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- Indonesia’s palm oil exports to EU to climb on trade pact, regulatory reprieve
Reuters, September 24, 2025 - Carney Touts Trade Opportunities With China, Aims to Meet With Xi
Bloomberg, September 23, 2025
California
Assemblymember Jessica Caloza Convenes Statewide Forum on Strengthening Asia-California Partnerships in Trade and Investment |
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 California and Kenya join in a historic partnership to curb emission and boost trade Governor of California, September 25, 2025California and Brazil ink new climate partnership to cut pollution, protect public health, strengthen economy Governor of California, September 23, 2025 |
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- Port of Hueneme moves ahead with container terminal plans
American Journal of Transportation, September 25, 2025
More International Articles
- Under Trump, US cedes its share of China’s beef market to Australia
Reuters, September 29, 2025 - Trump Firm Expands in Saudi Arabia With $1 Billion Project
Bloomberg, September 29, 2025 - Germany Courts Indian Talent After Trump Targets H-1B Visas
Bloomberg, September 24, 2025 - China expands Argentina soybean buying to 20 cargoes, traders say
Reuters, September 24, 2025 - Panama Canal Opens ‘NetZero’ Transit Slot for Green Ships
GCaptain, September 23, 2025 - Taiwan Curbs Chip Exports to South Africa in Rare Power Move
Bloomberg, September 23, 2025 - Tariff evasion could cost the US $40 billion in revenue, Goldman Sachs warns
Business Insider, September 23, 2025 - Genoa Dockers Walk Out as Italian Unions Protest Against Israel
GCaptain, September 22, 2025
