Susanne T. Stirling
Susanne T. Stirling, senior vice president, international affairs, has headed CalChamber international activities for more than four decades. She is an appointee of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to the National Export Council, and serves on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce International Policy Committee, the California International Relations Foundation, and the Chile-California Council. Originally from Denmark, she studied at the University of Copenhagen and holds a B.A. in international relations from the University of the Pacific, where she served as a regent from 2012 to 2021. She earned an M.A. from the School of International Relations at the University of Southern California. See full bio.
Q&A: Impact of Tariffs on Trade in California
Following are answers to common questions about the impact tariffs have on the U.S. and California economies.
• How can tariffs affect trade between two...
Assembly Committee Examines California-Asia Trade and Investment
The status of trade and investment between California and Asia and the effects of U.S. trade tariffs were the focus of the first informational...
California, Denmark Agree to Cooperate on Climate, Technology Efforts
Denmark’s minister for foreign affairs visited California last week to oversee the signing of an agreement to cooperate on climate and technology efforts.
Joining California...
Executive Order Will Levy Duties on Low-Value Imports from World At-Large
Starting August 29, imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would...
CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Mark Longtime Alliance on Trade Matters
A working luncheon in Sacramento enabled longtime trade allies from the California Chamber of Commerce and leading associations of Japanese businesses to exchange thoughts...
CalChamber Urges U.S. Administration to Address Expected Port Congestion, Supply Chain Disruptions
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 225 trade associations and other supply chain stakeholders in urging the federal administration to...
Trump Tariffs Remain Despite Legal Challenge
Consecutive rulings by two U.S. courts this week have left in place until later in June the global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
On...
New US-UK Trade Deal Aims to Boost Export Opportunities for Businesses
On May 8 — the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II — President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
Study Confirms Importance of Foreign Direct Investment in California
A study released this month underscores the importance of foreign direct investment to the California economy.
Published by the World Trade Center Los Angeles, Foreign...
Low-Value Imports from China, Hong Kong No Longer Duty-Free
Starting May 2, President Donald Trump ended duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong....
Tariff Tumult Continues in April
As many as 100 governments around the world have indicated an interest in negotiating tariffs with the Trump administration following the rapid series of...
Coalition Urges U.S. Trade Rep to Refrain from Imposing Proposed Anti-China Action
The California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 300 other organizations last week in urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to...
Trump Orders New ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’
President Donald Trump’s trade policy announcements continued to create uncertainty this week, as well as affecting consumer prices, the stock market and consumer confidence.
On...
Coalition Urges U.S. Trade Rep to Refrain from Imposing Proposed Anti-China Action
The California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 300 other organizations last week in urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to...
East Coast/Gulf Ports Employers, Union Dockworkers Sign Contract
Leaders from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) management group signed a new six-year Master Contract on March...
California-Sonora Sign Energy Memo of Understanding; CalChamber Hosts Lunch to Discuss Sonora’s Potential as...
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Sonora, Mexico Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 17 at...
Trade Policy Expert Details Economic Impacts of Newly Declared Tariffs
U.S. consumers and businesses will bear the costs of the tariffs imposed this month on Canada, Mexico, and China via presidential executive orders, according...
CalChamber Outlines Trade Priorities, Concerns for Federal Officials, Congress
As the Trump administration and 119th Congress continue their work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and concerns to...
Trump Tariffs: Some Put on Hold, Others Take Effect
After a flurry of activity over the weekend and into yesterday, President Donald Trump put on hold for 30 days the 25% tariffs on...
Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation
The new Trump administration promises the most disruptive change in Washington, D.C. ever seen. From the inaugural speech and into the second week of...