Trade Update – January 28, 2025
2025 Los Angeles Fires Help and info for people affected by the wildfires, Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation, Davos Can’t Stop Worrying About Inflation Genie Escaping Bottle, Watch: Trump delivers virtual address to Davos Forum, Debating Tariffs – Video, Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary, John Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director, World Bank president cautions against hasty reaction to Trump policies, Port of Los Angeles processed 10.3 million TEUs in 2024, USDA Trade Mission to Expand Exports in Thailand, Southeast Asia, CalChamber, Dozens of Local Chambers Bring Together Key Policy, Strategy Leaders to Discuss California’s Top 2025 Legislative Priorities
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...
CalChamber, Dozens of Local Chambers Bring Together Key Policy, Strategy Leaders to Discuss California’s...
Last Wednesday, the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a series of panels to discuss the state’s top policy issues and priorities with leading experts...
Visit LA: Support Local Businesses and Help the Region Recover from Wildfires
California’s tourism board is urging tourists to visit Los Angeles County and help support the region’s local businesses and economy.
Wildfires have affected certain regions of Los...
2025 Compliance Checklist: Key HR Practices for Employers
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss key...
State Contracting Insights in Spotlight at Small Business Policy Council
Tips on how small and minority-owned businesses can tackle the process of bidding on contracts with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) were the...
California Finance Director Details Budget: Fiscal Outlook Improves, Revenue Shortfall Avoided
California is in better fiscal footing than it has been for the last two years and is not expected to have a revenue shortfall,...
Trade Update – January 21, 2025
CalChamber Compiles List of Los Angeles Wildfire Resources, The Inaugural Address, America First Trade Policy, California, Canada Leaders Discuss Future of Energy Innovation at CalChamber Lunch, California Governor Proposes $322B Budget with No Deficit, 2025 Legislative Calendar, Congressional Budget Office Report, CalChamber Board Member Sima Patel Nominated in Global Hospitality Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People in Global Hospitality, Port Employers, Union Dockworkers Reach Tentative Deal at East Coast, Gulf Ports, Marco Rubio has been sworn in as America's Secretary of State, Our 2025 Annual CalChamber Webinar on California’s Budget featuring the Governor’s Director of Finance Joe Stephenshaw
CFCE Names New President; Luis Quiñonez to Lead CalChamber-Affiliated Research Group
Luis A. Quiñonez has been named President of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education (CFCE), a CalChamber-affiliated non-profit research organization that helps leaders...
Unemployment Insurance Exceptions Granted for Workers and Employers Affected by Wildfires
With devastating wildfires ravaging California, both employers and workers should be aware of some emergency options available through California’s unemployment insurance (UI) system.
For employees,...
California, Canada Leaders Discuss Future of Energy Innovation at CalChamber Lunch
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco hosted a talk on the ways Canada and...
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California Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health and Pay
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss the wildfire-related...
CFCE Names New President; Luis Quiñonez to Lead CalChamber-Affiliated Research Group
Luis A. Quiñonez has been named President of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education (CFCE), a CalChamber-affiliated non-profit research organization that helps leaders...
CalChamber Backs Bay-Delta Plan Update that Prevents Reduced Water Supplies
The California Chamber of Commerce and a diverse coalition of organizations highlighted the far-reaching economic impacts of proposed changes to water management within the...
CalChamber Compiles List of Los Angeles Wildfire Resources
A webpage compiled by the California Chamber of Commerce lists resources useful for employers and local chambers who may need ready access to information...
California Governor Proposes $322B Budget with No Deficit
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced $322.3 budget without a deficit.
His fiscal plan provides for $228.9 billion in general fund spending and...
CalChamber Issues Statement on Governor’s 2025 Budget Release
The California Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's outline of funding priorities for 2025:
“As we are...
What Employers Need to Know During Southern California Wildfires
The Palisades Fire — and the other devasting Southern California wildfires — are severely impacting lives and property leading California Governor Gavin Newsom to...
Union Dockworkers, Port Employers Reach Tentative Deal at East Coast, Gulf Ports
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) yesterday reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year Master...