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Regularly, our members have questions about California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families (HWHF) Act— better known as the mandatory paid sick leave law — including...

IMF's Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher, US judge to meet parties on Trump-tariff refunds in closed-door ‘settlement conference’, White House Unveils President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America, Washington, California and Québec release draft agreement to link carbon markets, Agreement on the Harmonization of Market-Based Programs for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Between the Government Du Québec, the State of California, and the State of Washington (DRAFT), Nintendo Sues the U.S. Government to Get Refunds for Trump’s Ridiculous Tariffs, USTDA Hosts Honduran President, Signs Agreement to Diversify U.S. Supply Chain Routes in the Western Hemisphere, The value of the WTO: An economics viewpoint in six instalments

Women’s Leadership Forum & Reception The connections, hard work and mutual support behind the success of women leaders were on display this week at the...

Scholarships to support future women leaders of California will grow thanks to $50,000 raised through the CalChamber Women’s Leadership Council. The funding for the Minerva...

President Announces 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report, California Remains Top Exporting State, Energy supplies are now part of the fight with Iran, Iran Conflict Forces Middle East Oil Shutdowns, Strands 150 Ships at Hormuz, Hegseth Holds Press Conference, Shipping Lanes Key Reason For Iran Strikes, California manufacturers struggle with uncertainty from tariffs, some state policies | California Politics 360,

CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera has joined a state advisory panel to help shape a new, multi-year water plan for California — a...

California, despite the current uncertainty around last year’s tariffs, remained a top exporting state in 2025, according to trade statistics released in February by...

Sacramento attorney Andrea N. Lynch joined the California Chamber of Commerce last week to lead the organization’s advocacy on labor and employment and workers’...

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com Measure would reduce California’s high cost of living by cutting red tape and building housing and other essential...

Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Tariffs, Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’, Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries, Ending Certain Tariff Actions, 2025 U.S. Trade Reaches A Record $5.6 Trillion And Trade Deficit Sets A New High, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December and Annual 2025, Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion, 'Dismal' China exports add to freight trade slump for nation's biggest port, EU freezes US trade deal after Supreme Court tariff ruling

Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that his administration does not have authority to impose tariffs under a national security law, President...

For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (Feb. 17, 2026) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce joined a broad coalition representing nearly every...

Trump administration lowering Taiwan tariffs in new trade deal, Ambassador Greer Oversees Signing of U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, Welcome to the Munich Security Conference 2026, Live updates: Munich Security Conference, Congress eyes Munich conference as opportunity to rebuild confidence among NATO allies, Republicans rebel against Trump tariffs: Full list, Senate Republicans rally behind USMCA even as Trump’s support waivers, Initiative Reaches Key Signature Threshold Early- Building an Affordable California, WTO chief calls for reform of global trading system, Mexico's Senate backs 40-hour workweek in initial vote

Visitor Screening Proposal Could Hurt Tourism, CalChamber Warns, President Signs Renewal of Trade Preference Program for African Nations, US-Iran Trade Tensions: Trump's New Tariff Framework Explained, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran, Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation, Ambassador Greer Signs the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, U.S., Allies Aim to Break China’s Critical Minerals Dominance, 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial, Building an Affordable California Act Hits Key 25% Signature Threshold Ahead of Schedule as Diverse Coalition Lines Up to Support Measure, China threatens Panama with 'heavy price' after Trump canal victory

Sweeping changes to the screening requirements for visitors to the United States from certain countries could have a chilling effect on travel and communities...

Last week, President Trump signed legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through the end of the year....

As wearable technology moves from wrists and pockets to glasses, jewelry and even clothing, California employers are confronting a new set of workplace questions...

US, Mexico Report Progress in Discussions Preceding Review of Free Trade Agreement, Readout of Ambassador Greer’s Meeting with Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard, US, Mexico agree to begin talks on USMCA reforms, timing unclear, Top 3 conditions informing the EU-India defense deal, India and the EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic trade agreement, What to know about California’s 2026 elections and key dates, WTO panel issues report regarding certain US tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act,

As California employers settle into 2026, it’s a good time to shift focus from learning new laws to putting them into practice. A tool...