Trade Update – October 14, 2025

Thanks to our over 5,000 readers around the world for your continued interest and support.

Eighteen years ago, on October 1, 2007,
the California Council for International Trade (CCIT) merged with
the California Chamber of Commerce International Trade Committee to create the CalChamber Council for International Trade,
which expands California’s voice on trade.

Please visit the CalChamber’s “History of the CCIT,” and visit our Archive for past Trade Updates!

Susanne Stirling, Senior Vice President, International Affairs
Xóchitl Bartolomé, Admin Assistant, International Affairs and Corporate Relations

And thanks to the
CalChamber Communications Department!

John Myers, Senior Vice President of Communications
and External Affairs
Ann Amioka, Vice President, Communications
Steve Dormann, Web Managing Editor
Neil Ishikawa, Art Director
Lisa Haggard, Communications Assistant

California Trade Mission: Poland and Ukraine
November 11-14, 2025 
GO-Biz

China’s rare earth gambit reveals the next phase of
its economic warfare
POLITICO, October 11, 2025

Trump threatens tariffs on China, says he may cancel meeting with Xi
The Washington Post, October 10, 2025

Shipping Fees:

U.S. Imposes New Fees on Chinese Ships
CalChamber, October 14, 2025

USTR Modifies Certain Aspects of Section 301 Ships Action and Proposes Further Modifications to the Action
United States Trade Representative, October 10, 2025

CSMS # 66427144 – Section 301 Vessel Fees
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, October 3, 2025

World Economic Outlook – Global Economy in Flux,
Prospects Remain Dim
International Monetary Fund, October 2025

IMF upgrades US growth outlook as Trump’s tariffs
cause less disruption, for now
The Associated Press, October 14, 2025 

California partners with Belgium to boost business, strengthen economic ties
Governor of California, October 6, 2025