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This week, Governor Gavin Newsom included in his revised state budget plan a proposal to extend California’s cap-and-trade program without any structural changes.
The California Chamber of Commerce has expanded its executive team with the hiring of seasoned communications strategist John Myers as the new senior vice president, communications and external affairs. In this expanded role, Myers will not only be responsible for the organization’s communications efforts, but will work cross-functionally to highlight CalChamber’s new Affordability Agenda.
Legislation identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Driver that will hurt existing consumer-friendly pricing practices passed the Assembly this week.
This week, Governor Gavin Newsom released his May revision plan for the 2025–26 state budget, including adjustments for a new shortfall estimated at $12 billion.
On May 8 — the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II — President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a trade deal that will expand U.S. market access in the United Kingdom, creating a $5 billion opportunity for new exports for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and producers.
A study released this month underscores the importance of foreign direct investment to the California economy.
At the beginning of the week, the White House announced a trade deal with China to reduce China’s tariffs and eliminate retaliation, retain a U.S. baseline tariff on China, and set a path for future discussions to open market access for U.S. exports.
Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised state budget announcement yesterday, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera issued the following statement:
For Immediate Release
For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers press@calchamber.com Lance Hastings lhastings@cmta.net
Recruiting and hiring new employees will be the focus of a free webinar this Friday, May 16 presented by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) in partnership with the California Chamber of Commerce.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China The White House, May 13, 2025