Next CITU: February 18, 2025
| California Wildfire Resources and Articles:
CalChamber Compiles List of Los Angeles Wildfire Resources 2025 Los Angeles Fires Help and info for people affected by the wildfires |
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Featured Headlines
Trump Tariffs: Some Put on Hold, Others Take Effect “The California Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting a free trade agenda that fosters economic growth and job creation,” said CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera. “We strongly oppose protectionist measures, including tariffs, which disrupt global supply chains, raise consumer prices, and hinder the competitiveness of California businesses. A focus on trade agreements instead will ultimately lower both tariff and non-tariff barriers and help create long-term, sustainable economic growth.” China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google Mexico President Says Tariffs Delayed After Conversation With Trump Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days, Trudeau says Canada’s tariff list targets Republican states, Trump allies List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025 Trump’s Trade War Among Allies Triggers Retaliation from Canada and Mexico |
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| Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit Fox News, February 2, 2025 |
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Trade Policy
White House
Trump Administration Closes the Door on China Skirting U.S. Tariffs Through De Minimis Shipments Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Orders Plan for a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund A Plan for Establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund |
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| Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China The White House, February 1, 2025Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border The White House, February 1, 2025 Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China |
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- White House confirms Mandelson to be accepted as ambassador
The Independent, January 28, 2025
U.S. Department of State
What is USAID? Marco Rubio is now acting administrator. 10 things to know Panama exits China’s Belt and Road Initiative after US talks Travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, February 1–6, 2025 |
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U.S. Department of Treasury
- READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent’s Call with Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato
U.S. Department of the Treasury, January 29, 2025 - Scott Bessent sworn in as 79th Secretary of the Department of Treasury
U.S. Department of the Treasury, January 28, 2025
Export-Import Bank
- EXIM’s China Competition Committee Focuses on U.S. Competitiveness and Strategic Response to China’s Industrial Policies
EXIM, January 30, 2025
World Trade Organization
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- Services trade growth hits new highs in third quarter of 2024
WTO, February 3, 2025 - Canada and China to take Trump’s tariffs to WTO: What is this body? Can it intervene?
Firstpost, February 3, 2025 - China filing lawsuit against US with World Trade Organization over tariffs
Washington Examiner, February 2, 2025
Trade Agreements/ Cooperation
- EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement has entered into force
European Interest, February 3, 2025 - Modi’s Trump Strategy Sees Quick Concessions to Avoid Trade War
Bloomberg, February 3, 2025 - Hungary to enhance cooperation with UAE in defense and advanced technologies
IntelliNews, January 30, 2025 - Jordan, EU to sign comprehensive partnership agreement on Wednesday
The Jordan Times, January 29, 2025 - India and Oman close to finalizing landmark trade agreement, sign tax protocol
Live Mint, January 28, 2025
California
- How California wildfires are affecting supply chains
Construction Dive, January 31, 2025 - Trump’s California Water Order Does More for Farms Than Fires
Bloomberg, January 30, 3025
More International Articles
- Ecuador president announces 27% tariff on Mexican Goods
Reuters, February 3, 2025 - US metal buyers likely to turn to Mideast, Chile as tariffs bite
Reuters, February 3, 2025 - Ontario Pulls $100 Million Starlink Deal After Trump Tariffs Canada
PC Mag, February 3, 2025 - China passes on US soybeans despite Brazilian delays -Braun
Reuters, January 31, 2025 - Chinese AI breakthrough rattles US tech giants’ dominance
Essanews, January 31, 2025 - Panama’s Mulino Shuts Down Trump’s Canal Takeover Talk Ahead of Rubio Visit
GCaptain, January 30, 2025 - Japan’s Economy Faces Fallout from Trump’s China Tariff Threats
Bloomberg, January 30, 2025 - Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they replace US dollar
Deutsche Welle, January 30, 2025 - Why Norway’s trillion-dollar fund remains committed to renewable energy
invezz, January 30, 2025 - Eurozone Economy Stagnates as It Braces for Fresh Blow From Trump Tariffs
The Wall Street Journal, January 30, 2025 - U.S. and China escalate economic tensions over AI and tariffs
CBS News, January 29, 2025
