Trade Report: California Exports Gain Ground Again

California’s merchandise export trade continued its late-year growth spurt in November by posting a nominal 12.1% gain over the same month one year earlier,...

Trade Report: California Exports Resume Growth

California’s merchandise export trade resumed its growth trajectory in October, according to a recent trade report by Beacon Economics. Growth posted a nominal 3.8% gain...

Trade Critical to California in U.S. Economy

International trade has come under attack in the recent presidential election campaign, and it is important for all to understand the significance that trade...

Following Latest Round of Negotiations, CalChamber Urges State Congressional Delegation to Support Transatlantic Economic...

The United States remains fully engaged and is as committed as ever to the successful passage of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP),  said...

CalChamber Joins D.C. Forums Supporting Trans-Pacific Partnership

The California Chamber of Commerce joined trade specialists from across the nation last week at sessions focusing on reasons to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership...

‘Europe Matters’ German Marshall Fund President Emphasizes

Europe’s importance to both the United States and California was the focus of a recent California Chamber of Commerce international breakfast. Featured speaker Dr. Karen...

Lunch Highlights Strong Norway-California Trade/Investment Ties

The numerous areas that affect trade and investment between Norway and California were the subject of a lively exchange at a September 15 luncheon...

Report: U.S., California Largest Recipients of Foreign Direct Investment

The United States is the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a recent report released by the U.S. Department of...

Expanded Panama Canal Opens to Transit

The $5.2 billion Panama Canal Expansion has opened to transit and will double the waterway’s cargo capacity, enhancing the canal’s efficiency, reliability and customer...

Forum Highlights Trans-Pacific Partnership as Vehicle for Economic Integration

The importance of Trans-Pacific trade relations was the subject of a recent international forum at the California Chamber of Commerce. More than 200 forum attendees...

Trade Expands Economy, Opportunities

California Top Exporter: 229 Foreign Markets, 11% of U.S. Total As trade is being widely discussed on the national political scene, making sure U.S. businesses—from...

CalChamber Luncheon Highlights Mexico’s Energy Reform, Investment Opportunities

Mexico’s Energy Reform and Investment Opportunities were the topic of discussion yesterday at a California Chamber of Commerce International Luncheon Forum with nearly 100...
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CalChamber Attends Chile-California Council Meeting

On April 21 and 22, the Chile-California Council met in San Francisco for their annual meeting. The Council is an international non-profit organization that...

CalChamber International Luncheon Highlights U.S./California-Irish Trade

Economic and trade ties are an important facet of overall U.S./California-Irish relations explained the Honorable Alan Kelly T.D., Irish Minister for the environment, community...

CalChamber, Mexican Consulate Share Strategies to Improve Relations

Strategies to improve the close relationship between Mexico and California were the focus when California Chamber of Commerce representatives met recently with the new...

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...

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

https://youtu.be/ee6pzpyZs3Q 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...