Trade Update – September 15, 2026
Featured Headlines
US/California Economic Relations with Taiwan Remain Strong at Pivotal Time
CalChamber, September 15, 2026Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Washington D.C.
Canada looks beyond America with plans for ‘unique alliance’ with EU
The Independent, September 14, 2026
Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south
The Associated Press, September 13, 2026
Tariff price hikes may take time to hit shelves as retailers work through inventory
BNN Bloomberg, September 9, 2026
With Canada trade on the rocks, Lutnick heads to Mexico
POLITICO, September 8, 2026
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Responds to Canada’s Retaliation
The White House, September 8, 2026
Export-Import Bank: CalChamber Backs Long-Term Reauthorization to Help Jobs
CalChamber, September 15, 2026
California
CalChamber Board of Directors Announces Positions on November Ballot Measures
CalChamber, September 11, 2026
Endorsement: Yes on Prop. 45 to reform CEQA, limit state dysfunction
San Diego Tribune, September 11, 2026
- Leading with Purpose: A Year in Review FY25/26
Visit California, September 2026
Trade Policy
The White House
- US and Mexico push for pre-election trade deal. Automakers could see major tariff relief
International Business Times, September 14, 2026 - Trump cuts Ireland’s whiskey tariff as a parting gift
POLITICO, September 13, 2026
U.S. State Department
- Strengthening U.S. Ties with the Pacific: Deputy Secretary Landau Engages Partners in Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Kiribati
September 11, 2026
U.S. Department of Commerce
- US Commerce Department finalizes steep duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia, Laos
Reuters, September 12, 2026
United States Trade Representative
- USTR Seeks Public Comment on Foreign Trade Barriers for the 2027 National Trade Estimate Report
September 14, 2026 - USTR, Commerce, and the UK Government Convene the 10th United States-United Kingdom Small and Medium Enterprise Dialogue in Cardiff, Wales
September 9, 2026 - Ambassador Greer Joins the FT News Briefing Podcast with the Financial Times’ Aime Williams
September 9, 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture
- USDA Announces Expanded Suite of Trade, Development and Food Security Opportunities for Venezuela
September 10, 2026
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
- USTDA Supports Thailand’s First Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Project
September 14, 2026 - United States, Philippines, Japan Host Inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum in Manila
September 10, 2026 - USTDA Advances U.S. Solutions for Port Modernization and Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 9, 2026
World Trade Organization
- World Trade Report: Trade reform to boost growth; inaction can cost 10% global GDP
September 15, 2026
Trade Agreements/ Cooperation
- EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal
EuroNews, September 14, 2026 - German firms lift China investment as US outlays fall, IW study shows
Reuters, September 13, 2026
More International Articles
- Africa’s biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors
The Associated Press, September 14, 2026 - Xi skips BRICS dinner as summit struggles to agree on Ukraine and Iran
The Independent, September 14, 2026