Susanne T. Stirling
Susanne T. Stirling, 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.
Commissioner Carl Bentzel Discusses State of US Ports at International Forum
The commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, Carl Bentzel, joined the California Chamber of Commerce on October 5 to discuss the state of U.S....
Focus on Cross-Border Business, Markets Aims to Support Growth in Commerce
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Ker Gibbs, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in...
Twentieth Annual Japanese Business Association of Southern California and Japanese Chamber of Commerce of...
The 20th annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest trade...
CalChamber-Hosted Lunch for UK Trade Secretary Provides Opportunity to Reiterate Shared Goals
Technology, agriculture and the California and British economies were among the topics discussed when the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a small luncheon for...
Livestream to Commemorate Year One of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
To celebrate the first anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Woodrow Wilson Center livestreamed a conversation with the trade ministers of the tree...
Relations with Sister State New South Wales Remain Strong
(June 29, 2021) Nearly 25 years ago, California and New South Wales, Australia declared themselves as sister states in light of their many social,...
Newly Created U.S.-EU Council to Focus on Cooperation in Trade, Technology Issues
The United States and the European Union have created a council to provide a forum for coordinating approaches to key global trade, economic and...
Webinar Looks at How California, USMCA Are Helping Women Stay in Business
Creating business leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities for women in the post-COVID-19 economy was the topic of a May 6 virtual event co-hosted by the...
Secretary Ross Joins CalChamber to Talk on Importance of Food, Ag to State’s Economy
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined the California Chamber of Commerce last week to speak on important issues facing the...
How California and the USMCA Are Helping Women Stay in Business
Creating business leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities for women in the post-COVID-19 economy was the topic of a May 6 virtual event co-hosted by the...
World Trade Month Spotlights Importance of Global Trade to State, U.S. Economies
After a year of global uncertainty, international trade continues to be in the spotlight and its importance is once again being highlighted this month...
Rebate Program Aims to Help Businesses Explore Global Markets
Companies that do business internationally or seeking to start may want to consider saving time and money by signing up for the ATA Carnet,...
Global Groups Express Cautious Optimism for Post-Pandemic Worldwide Recovery
Economic reports recently released by two key global organizations present cautiously optimistic signs for worldwide recovery.
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) reported on March 31...
Recent Agreements Provide Framework for Ongoing Partnership in Multiple Sectors
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Ambassador Márcia Loureiro, Consul General, Consulate General of Brazil in...
Green & Gold Recovery: Ireland, California Can Shape Future Post-Pandemic Economy
A View from Ireland
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Robert O’Driscoll, Consul General of Ireland in...
CalChamber Outlines Trade Priorities for Congress, Federal Officials
As the Biden-Harris administration and 117th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and support for...
Director Gives Analysis of UK Trade with US, California After Brexit
The trade partnership between the United Kingdom and California can serve as an ideal model for how Anglo-American trade can go forward, political scientist...
California-UK After Brexit: Prospects for Partnership Webinar
California-United Kingdom relations following the latter’s exit from the European Union was the focus of an international virtual event hosted by the California Chamber...
California Still a Top Exporting State
Trade statistics released this month by the U.S. Department of Commerce show that California remained a top exporting state in 2020.
California exported $156.112 billion...
World Trade Organization Announces First Woman and African as Director General
On Monday February 15, the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria will be Director General. She will be the first...