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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.

Trade Update – November 4th, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strikes Deal on Economic and Trade Relations with China, White House Confirms One-Year Suspension of USTR Port Fees in U.S.-China Trade Deal, Trump takes center stage at APEC–yet Asia’s business leaders are optimistic that multilateralism will prevail, Trump tariffs: the Supreme Court case that could change global trade as we know it, The United States Signs Technology Prosperity Deals with Japan and Korea, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Peace and Prosperity in Malaysia, Joint Declaration by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand on the outcomes of their meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea regarding the U.S.-ROK Technology Prosperity Deal, Memorandum of Cooperation Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan, Let’s Build an Affordable California - Commentary by Jennifer Barrera 
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CalChamber Staff Promotions: Continued Support for Members, Business

Jennifer Barrera, president and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce, this week announced the promotion of several team members for their outstanding work...

Trade Update – October 21, 2025

IMO net-zero shipping talks to resume in 2026, IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign, Adjusting Imports of Medium- And Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- And Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, And Buses into The United States, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses the Threat to National Security from Imports of Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Parts, and Buses, Statement from U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent for the World Bank Development Committee and IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee, CalChamber Final Status Report on Major Legislation for Business
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CalChamber Files ‘Building an Affordable California’ Ballot Initiative

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com Proposal seeks to modernize, streamline the California Environmental Quality Act (Oct. 21, 2025) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber...
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Q&A: Five Things to Know About Our Local Chambers of Commerce

Chambers of commerce are front-line advocates for communities and the entrepreneurs who keep our economy strong. CalChamber is a proud supporter of these vital...

Trade Update – October 14, 2025

18th Anniversary of CITU, California Trade Mission: Poland and Ukraine, World Bank raises China growth forecast to 4.8% despite U.S. trade tensions, China’s rare earth gambit reveals the next phase of its economic warfare, Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Trade Negotiation Progress with Cambodia, USTR Modifies Certain Aspects of Section 301 Ships Action and Proposes Further Modifications to the Action, US makes peso purchase in controversial Argentina rescue plan, California partners with Belgium to boost business, strengthen economic ties,
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CalChamber Applauds Veto of Problematic SB 7

Prevents Overzealous Approach to Regulating Automated Decision Systems For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (Oct. 13, 2025) Sacramento, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce...

Addressing Employees’ Speech in the Workplace

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment...
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Federal Judge Grants CalChamber’s Request to Block Senate Bill 399

The 2024 law imposed sweeping limits on the communications rights of employers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (Oct. 1, 2025) Sacramento, CA - A...

Trade Update – September 30, 2025

Consul General Explains Mexico’s Reaction to Changed Approach of US Trade Policy, Carney says Canada-US trade talks will move to USMCA review process, Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties ahead of USMCA trade deal review, Letter to the Secretary of Commerce on the H-1B Program, Special Coverage of UNGA80, Kenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year extension to AGOA, Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products into the United States, Fact Sheet: The U.S.-UK Special Relationship, US implements EU trade deal, 15% autos tariffs retroactive to Aug 1st, Commerce Secures $4.2 Billion Rail Commercial Deal, the Largest Locomotive Deal in History, USTR Seeks Public Comment on Unfair Foreign Trade Barriers for the 2026 National Trade Estimate Report, Assemblymember Jessica Caloza Convenes Statewide Forum on Strengthening Asia-California Partnerships in Trade and Investment, California and Kenya join in a historic partnership to curb emissions and boost trade, EU Unveils Deal With India as Russia Sanctions Package Looms

Employment-Related Legislation Headed to the Governor

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss several employment-related bills...
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CalChamber Board of Directors Votes to Remain Neutral on Proposition 50

Business leaders trust California voters to decide how they will best be represented in Congress FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (Sept. 19, 2025) Santa...

Trade Update – September 16, 2025

CalChamber Urges Congress to Renew African Trade Program, U.S. Chamber Advocates for Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), US-UK Nuclear Pact to Precede Tech, Whisky Deals on Trump Visit, Long-wrought WTO global agreement aimed at reducing overfishing takes effect, State of the Union: "This must be Europe’s independence moment.", Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump tariff case this fall, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Hosts Alaska Seafood Roundtable, USTR Seeks Public Comment on Section 301 Investigation of China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation, U.S. - Japan Finance Ministers’ Joint Statement, Japan to appoint first permanent representative focusing on WTO, EU and Indonesia agree trade deal, The Waiver: Colombia’s Hope to Regain US Drug Certification, IBank Announces Andy Nakahata as New Executive Director and CEO
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CalChamber Highlights Success on its Affordability Agenda

Lawmakers embraced Cost Cutter bills and rejected almost all Cost Driver bills (September 16, 2025) Sacramento, CA - The California Chamber of Commerce announced today...
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Upcoming CalChamber Webinar: Employee Discipline and Termination

Effectively handling employee discipline and termination is a challenging and risky responsibility for employers. CalChamber’s “Discipline and Termination: Do’s and Don’ts” webinar, set for...

CalChamber Applauds Regional Energy Plan, Backs AB 825

The California Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday joined a broad coalition in supporting final amendments to a plan for the Golden State to participate...

Trade Update – September 9, 2025

Implementing The United States–Japan Agreement, USIBC 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Special Summit, California Trade Mission: Poland and Ukraine - Rebuild Ukraine, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Modifies the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishes Procedures for Implementing Trade Deals, Trumps Request to the Supreme Court, White House reverses course on WTO funds – White House quietly removes WTO from list of foreign aid cuts, American Apparel & Footwear Association urges Congress to immediately renew AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP before they expire, Governor Newsom proclaims California’s 175th Anniversary, California’s Legislature Has Waited Too Late to Extend Cap-and-Trade This Year
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CalChamber, Business Leaders: Legislature Has Waited Too Late to Extend Cap-and-Trade

California business leaders expressed disappointment yesterday that no comprehensive, economically viable plan to extend California’s cap-and-trade climate program has emerged at the State Capitol. In...
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California’s Legislature Has Waited Too Late to Extend Cap-and-Trade This Year

Organizations representing a wide array of the state’s economic sectors urge lawmakers to reject any last-minute, hastily written proposals California Chamber of Commerce - In...