CalChamber Attends Annual National Export Council Forum
Susanne T. Stirling, California Chamber of Commerce vice president of international affairs, joined colleagues from across the country at the recent meeting of the...
House of Representatives Votes to Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank
Yesterday, the U.S House of Representatives took the second step of a complicated process to reauthorize the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank.
The 313-118 vote on Tuesday...
CalChamber Hosts Vietnamese Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh is visiting California in an effort to boost trade with California. One of his stops included a visit to...
Capitol Report: CalChamber-Supported Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations Concluded
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The 12 economies of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) concluded their wide-ranging trade/investment negotiations on October 5. In the latest CalChamber Capitol Report, Susanne Stirling,...
CalChamber Joins Singapore Ambassador in Celebration of Nation’s 50th Anniversary of Independence
A California Chamber of Commerce international luncheon held yesterday with the Consulate General of Singapore celebrated Singapore’s 50th National Day providing an opportunity to...
Japanese Business Federation Visit Highlights Importance of Relationships with U.S., California
Earlier this summer, Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) led a major mission to the United States with more than 100 CEOs and business executives of...
United States, Cuba Restore Diplomatic Relations
After 54 years, the United States and Cuba yesterday restored full diplomatic relations following the Cold War. The California Chamber of Commerce is hopeful...
CalChamber Applauds U.S. Senate for Passing Bipartisan Trade Promotion Bill
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today commended the U.S. Senate for passing Trade Promotion Authority.
The measure renews the authority...
Annual Visit Highlights Japan-California 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 export partners.
Leading...
CalChamber Continues Push for Trade, Cites Benefits
The U.S. House of Representatives agreed with the California Chamber of Commerce, voting 218-208 to renew the authority of the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative...
CalChamber Urges Senate to Support Congressional Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported resolution urging Congress to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is awaiting a vote by...
CalChamber, Broad Business Coalition Support Federal Ports Legislation
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a large coalition of manufacturers, farmers and agribusinesses, wholesalers, retailers, importers, exporters, distributors, and transportation and logistics...
CalChamber Forum Highlights Transatlantic, Trans-Pacific Relationships
U.S. relations with trading partners across the Atlantic and around the Pacific, as well as federal Trade Promotion Authority legislation were the topics of...
CalChamber Vice President Appointed by Governor to International Trade and Investment Advisory Council
Susanne Stirling, California Chamber of Commerce vice president for international affairs has been appointed to the International Trade and Investment Advisory Council by Governor...
CalChamber Luncheon Spotlights Trade/Investment Opportunities in Mexico, California
Trade and investment opportunities in Mexico and California were the topic of discussion yesterday at the California Chamber of Commerce International Luncheon Forum as...
Senate Committee Moves Bill Encouraging International Trade/Tourism
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that encourages international trade and tourism by creating an enhanced driver license unanimously passed the Senate Transportation and Housing...
Normalized Relations with Cuba Could Open Trade Opportunities for U.S., State
The potential for changed relations with Cuba to open economic and trade opportunities for U.S. and California companies was the subject of a lively...
Port Slowdown Highlights Need for Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
The recent port slowdown made headlines across the country and is estimated to have cost the national economy about $2 billion a day. And, no...
CalChamber Capitol Report: California and U.S. Set New Export Record
Newly released trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce revealed another record-breaking year in exports for California and the United States.
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“With more than...
CalChamber Urges Congress to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank to Boost Economy
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging members of the California congressional delegation to support a newly introduced bill that reauthorizes the Export-Import Bank...