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![]() Canada Industrial Relations Board orders binding arbitration, halting potential rail strike Canada railways lock out unionized workers, snarling trade AgTC’s Friedmann warns Canadian rail stoppage will hurt U.S. exports & imports Auto industry on high alert as Canada railroads shut down, lock out Teamsters Rail giants plan to shut down Canada network after union talks fail |
Lloyds List- One Hundred Container Ports 2024 Lloyd’s List, 2024Port of Oakland joins national effort to integrate the supply chain American Journal of Transportation, August 21, 2024 |
CalChamber Companies in the News
- YouTube takes on TikTok Shop with expanded Shopify partnership
TechCrunch, August 20, 2024 - Deloitte Launches ‘Resilient Edge,’ a New Technology Transformation Podcast for Business Leaders
PR Newswire, August 19, 2024 - DMPL U.S. subsidiary gets new financing of up to $240 million
PhilStar Global, August 6, 2024
Trade Policy
White House
- What voters need to know about Harris’ and Trump’s economic policy proposals
CNN, August 16, 2024 - Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Strength of the United States-Dominican Republic Partnership
The White House, August 15, 2024 - Statement from President Joe Biden on Prime Minister Kishida of Japan
The White House, August 14, 2024
U.S. Department of Commerce
![]() U.S. Department of Commerce, August 23, 2024 |
- U.S. business spending on equipment shows signs of cooling in July
Reuters, August 26, 2024 - Huawei Export Restrictions Set for Potential US Relaxation as Lawmakers Warn of Economic Fallout
EconoTimes, August 19, 2024 - U.S. Lawmakers Request the Commerce Department to Probe into Chinese WiFi Router Maker TP-Link
Tech Report, August 16, 2024 - U.S. solar group seeks retroactive duties on surge of panel imports from Vietnam, Thailand
Reuters, August 15, 2024
U.S. Trade Representative
![]() AGOA for the People – By White House Fellow Martha Esparza MD, Special Assistant Claire Blanton, Trade Research Specialist Lynette Johnson and Director for African Affairs Jeremy Streatfeild |
- United States Announces Successful Resolution of Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at Volkswagen de MĂ©xico Facility
United States Trade Representative, August 26, 2024 - United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Pirelli Neumaticos, S.A. de C.V.
United States Trade Representative, August 23, 2024 - US requests probe of alleged labor rights denial at Pirelli facility in Mexico
Reuters, August 23, 2024
U.S Department of Agriculture
- US agencies host workshop in Ethiopia on seed systems development
New Business Ethiopia, August 20, 2024 - USDA Announces December Trade Mission to Morocco
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, August 14, 2024
U.S. Department of Treasury
- As Russia Feels Effects of Multilateral Sanctions Campaign, Treasury Takes Further Action Against Russia’s International Supply Chains
U.S. Department of the Treasury, August 23, 2024 - Treasury Adds Further Sanctions Targeting Houthi and Hizballah Trade Networks
U.S. Department of the Treasury, August 15, 2024 - US imposes sanctions targeting Houthi, Hezbollah trade, Treasury Dept says
Reuters, August 15, 2024
Export-Import Bank
- EXIM Chair Lewis to Highlight Critical Minerals Partnerships in Australia
EXIM, August 23, 2024
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
- USTDA Partners with Nepal on Quality Infrastructure Procurement
USTDA, August 26, 2024
World Trade Organization
![]() Comoros Becomes WTO’s 165Th Member DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes Comoros as 165th WTO member |
- Ireland gives EUR 200,000 to strengthen STDF projects for global food safety and trade
WTO, August 23, 2024 - India calls for unified African stance on WTO reforms and key global issues
Mint, August 22, 2024
Trade Agreements/ Cooperation
- Colombia-India trade Ties: 65 Years of Strategic Growth and Expanding Opportunities
The Financial Express, August 23, 2024 - S. Korea will expand free trade deals with emerging markets: PM
Yonhap News Agency, August 22, 2024 - China, Belarus To Sign Trade Agreement
Barron’s, August 22, 2024 - Ukrainian parliament ratifies strategic partnership agreement with UK
The Kyiv Independent, August 22, 2024 - India’s Modi urges efforts to end Ukraine war after talks in Poland
Associated Press, August 22, 2024 - Mexico’s Sheinbaum: judicial reform won’t violate commitments with USMCA trade pact
Reuters, August 21, 2024 - Anwar meets with Modi as India and Malaysia work to expand ties and defense cooperation
Associated Press, August 20, 2024 - Trade facilitation propels China-Africa economic and trade cooperation
The Star, August 20, 2024 - Switzerland Is Getting Squeezed Between China and the US
Bloomberg, August 19, 2024 - Ukraine and Guatemala to continue negotiations on free trade
Ukrainska Pravda, August 17, 2024 - U.S., Australia, Britain remove export barriers on defense goods with sweeping trade pact
UPI News, August 16, 2024
California
![]() Rebuild Ukraine 2024- Business in Ukraine and Poland |
- Google just backed a $250M deal with California to support journalism — here’s what it means
TechCrunch, August 24, 2024 - California vs. the World: The Race to Nab Film and TV Productions
The Hollywood Reporter, August 22, 2024 - San Diego among top U.S. cities for international travelers, data shows
KSWB- TV San Diego, August 13, 2024 - California allows Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide to test with passengers
Reuters, August 13, 2024
More International Articles
- Indian Port Unions, Officials to Meet in Attempt to Avert Strike
GCaptain, August 26, 2024 - Wärtsilä to Convert World’s First Ammonia-Fueled Supply Ship for Equinor
GCaptain, August 26, 2024 - Libya’s Eastern Government Says All Oilfields to Close
U.S. News, August 26, 2024 - China opens investigation into EU dairy exports as trade tensions flare
The Associated Press, August 21, 2024 - Walmart’s $3.6 Billion JD.com Sale Fuels China Tech Slump
Bloomberg, August 20, 2024 - Oil pipeline capacity to spare Canadian exports from looming rail dispute
Reuters, August 19, 2024 - State official defends quest for ethical minerals
POLITICO, August 19, 2024 - Thai GDP Expands Amid Worries Over $14 Billion Stimulus
Bloomberg, August 18, 2024 - Flexing its Muscle, Turkey Is Spreading Its Influence in Africa
Bloomberg, August 17, 2024 - Explainer: What is antimony and why is China curbing its exports?
Reuters, August 16, 2024 - Solar Panel Makers Seek Retroactive Duties, Citing Import Surge
Bloomberg, August 15, 2024 - Brewers tap growth of zero-alcohol beers in Middle East
Reuters, August 15, 2024 - China’s Economy Fails to Pick Up After Worst Stretch in Five Quarters
Bloomberg, August 14, 2024 - Oil prices settle 1% lower after surprise rise in US crude stockpiles
Reuters, August 14, 2024