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The California Chamber of Commerce is the largest, broad-based business advocate to government in California, working at the state and federal levels to influence government actions affecting all California business. As a not-for-profit, we leverage our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations to provide affordable and easy-to-use compliance products and services.
CalChamber Advocacy

Business Groups Oppose Undermining of California’s Antitrust Law in AB 1776

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (Feb. 17, 2026) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce joined a broad coalition representing nearly every...

Trade Update – February 17, 2026

Trump administration lowering Taiwan tariffs in new trade deal, Ambassador Greer Oversees Signing of U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, Welcome to the Munich Security Conference 2026, Live updates: Munich Security Conference, Congress eyes Munich conference as opportunity to rebuild confidence among NATO allies, Republicans rebel against Trump tariffs: Full list, Senate Republicans rally behind USMCA even as Trump’s support waivers, Initiative Reaches Key Signature Threshold Early- Building an Affordable California, WTO chief calls for reform of global trading system, Mexico's Senate backs 40-hour workweek in initial vote
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Trade Update – February 10, 2026

Visitor Screening Proposal Could Hurt Tourism, CalChamber Warns, President Signs Renewal of Trade Preference Program for African Nations, US-Iran Trade Tensions: Trump's New Tariff Framework Explained, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran, Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation, Ambassador Greer Signs the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, U.S., Allies Aim to Break China’s Critical Minerals Dominance, 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial, Building an Affordable California Act Hits Key 25% Signature Threshold Ahead of Schedule as Diverse Coalition Lines Up to Support Measure, China threatens Panama with 'heavy price' after Trump canal victory
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Business Coalition Applauds Key Provisions of New PAGA Regulations

          For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (Feb. 9, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA – The FixPAGA Coalition, first formed in 2021 to support needed reforms to...

Building an Affordable California Act Hits Key 25% Signature Threshold Ahead of Schedule as...

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com Early momentum and broad coalition reflect strong voter support for reducing our cost of living by cutting red...
The Workplace Podcast

What Employers Should Know About Wearable Technologies in the Workplace

As wearable technology moves from wrists and pockets to glasses, jewelry and even clothing, California employers are confronting a new set of workplace questions...

Trade Update – February 3, 2026

US, Mexico Report Progress in Discussions Preceding Review of Free Trade Agreement, Readout of Ambassador Greer’s Meeting with Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard, US, Mexico agree to begin talks on USMCA reforms, timing unclear, Top 3 conditions informing the EU-India defense deal, India and the EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic trade agreement, What to know about California’s 2026 elections and key dates, WTO panel issues report regarding certain US tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act,
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Opposes Risky, Rushed Changes to California’s Antitrust Law

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (Jan. 30, 2026) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement after the...
The Workplace Podcast

Employee Handbook: New Year Good Time to Audit/Update Policies

As California employers settle into 2026, it’s a good time to shift focus from learning new laws to putting them into practice. A tool...
Cost Drivers

CalChamber-Opposed Bills Miss Last Chance to Move

Legislation that failed to pass the house in which it was introduced last year had one last chance this month to continue moving. The following...
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Business Organizations Applaud Decision to Sideline Senate Bill 310

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com           (Jan. 29, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA – The coalition of business advocacy organizations that came together almost two years...

Trade Update – January 27, 2026

Trump to global CEOs at Davos 2025: 'America is back and open for business', Trump rolls out his 'Board of Peace' at the Davos forum, Newsom administration alleges State Department pressure in Davos cancellation, Davos 2026: Who said what so far at world's top political and business summit, Alarm over Trump’s Greenland threat gives way to uncertainty around future deal Trump rules out using force to acquire Greenland, Greenland: "This is the first time in NATO's history that a member state - and moreover its founding pillar - threatens to annex the territory of an ally" , EU countries give final approval to Russian gas ban, Trump Moves to Reopen California Offshore Drilling, Triggering Unified West Coast Opposition, New CalCEO Council Focuses on Boosting California’s Economy, Business Coalition Urges Legislature to Reject Senate Bill 310
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Business Coalition Urges Legislature To Reject Senate Bill 310

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com Business Coalition Urges Legislature To Reject Senate Bill 310 (Jan. 23, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA  – A historic reform between...

Trade Update – January 20, 2026

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, A Spirit of Dialogue Brings Record Numbers of World Leaders to Davos for World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, Joint Cooperation Statement on the announced tariffs, US, Taiwan come to $250B 'America First' tariff deal over semiconductors, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Action on Certain Advanced Computing Chips to Protect America’s Economic and National Security, CFCE, Lawrence Livermore Partners Release AI Primer for Lawmakers, Visit California President & CEO Caroline Beteta Announces Retirement After Three Decades of Service to California’s Tourism Industry
California Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw appears with CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera during the question-and-answer segment of CalChamber’s annual webinar on the California budget.

Governor Proposes Balanced Budget, No New Taxes

Read entire story and watch video at https://calchamberalert.com/2026/01/16/governor-proposes-balanced-budget-no-new-taxes/

Trade Update – January 13, 2026

2026 Annual CalChamber Webinar:A Closer Look at California's Budget, Governor Newsom announces proposed budget that refills the state’s “Rainy Day Fund,” protects previous accomplishments, and makes historic investments in education, Governor Newsom delivers final State of the State Address, honoring California’s past and reaffirming a brighter future for all, Joint opinion on Greenland, US-Africa Week Ahead: House votes to resurrect AGOA, Global economic growth remains tepid at 2.7%, well below pre-pandemic average
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Issues Statement on Newsom Administration’s Proposed California Budget

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com CalChamber Issues Statement on Newsom Administration’s Proposed California Budget (Jan. 9, 2026) Sacramento, CA - CalChamber today issued the...

Trade Update – January 6, 2026

2026 Legislative Information, Governor Newsom to deliver State of the State Address -January 8th, 2026, Greenland, Cuba, Iran and more: Here are the countries Trump has warned since his Venezuela strike, Ten Elections to Watch in 2026, India’s $5.4 Billion Shipbuilding Gambit Takes Aim at China—and Rattles the West, U.S. Department of Homeland Security amending its regulations governing the process by which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) selects H-1B registrations for unique beneficiaries, Global Trade Braces for the Hangover After Trump’s Tariff Year, Get up to speed fast on the new California laws that might change your life in 2026, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Adjusts Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products into the United States
The Workplace Podcast

Employers’ Obligations Under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew...