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.
First Round of NAFTA Negotiations Begins Today
The first round of the negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada and Mexico will take place...
Trade Report: California Exports Edge Up in Latest Numbers
California exporters recorded modest overall success in June, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report.
According to Beacon Economics’ analysis of U.S. trade statistics...
CalChamber Urges Quick Renegotiation of Trade Agreements to Help Economy
The California Chamber of Commerce has urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to be committed to a quick and efficient renegotiation...
U.S. Trade Representative Takes Next Step in Modernizing North American Free Trade Agreement
Yesterday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a summary of its objectives for the upcoming negotiations to modernize the North American...
Japan-California: Luncheon Underscores Longstanding Trade/Investment Partnership
An annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest trade and...
Trade Report: California Exporters Continue Strong Run
California’s exporters maintained their strong performance in 2017 by posting impressive gains in April, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report.
According to Beacon...
CalChamber Urges Members to Write in Support of Modernizing NAFTA
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging members to send a letter to the Federal Register Notice (FRN) by Monday, June 12 supporting the...
International Forum: State, U.S. Economies Depend on Strong Trade Opportunities
The importance of trade and the ability of U.S. and California companies to compete more effectively in foreign markets was the topic discussed by...
Global Trade Yields Economic Advances
As the new administration and 115th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and support for...
Trade Report: Impressive Run Continues for California Exports
California’s exporters solidified a strong first quarter with impressive gains in March, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report.
According to Beacon Economics’ analysis of...
Multiple Mexico-California Connections in Spotlight at Luncheon
The many ways in which California and Mexico gain economic strength from their trade and investment connections were highlighted at an international trade luncheon...
California, Chile Continue to Build Up Growing Trade/Investment Relationship
Aspects of the growing trade and investment relationship between Chile and the United States, as well as California, were discussion topics at the annual...
Dinner Celebrates U.S.-China Trade Relations
A dinner hosted by Chinese Consul General, Ambassador Luo Linquan last week celebrated recent trade talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi...
Trade Report: California Exports Continue Robust Growth
California’s merchandise export trade had an exceptionally strong showing in February, although merchandise imports pulled back in the latest numbers, according to a recent...
Business Opportunities in Asia Abound
The many trade and investment opportunities existing in key Asian markets were the common theme of remarks by senior commercial officers from the U.S....
Trade Report: Strong Start to 2017 for California Exports
California’s merchandise export trade started 2017 with an exceptionally strong showing in January, posting a nominal 10.9% gain over the same month in 2016,...
North America Trade Policy: Opportunities Abound with California Neighbors
While there are areas that can be improved, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) serves the employment, trading and environmental interests of California,...
CalChamber Participates in Mexico’s Senate Delegation Visit
The California Chamber of Commerce recently participated in meetings with a small visiting delegation of senators from Mexico, all members of the Foreign Affairs...
CalChamber to Co-Host North America Trade Policy Luncheon
The future of trade policy in North America will be the focus of a noon luncheon and discussion co-hosted by the California Chamber of...
Trade Report: California Exports End 2016 on High Note
California’s merchandise export trade concluded 2016 with an exceptionally strong showing in December, posting a nominal 9.3% gain over the same month in 2015,...