Strong EU-California Relations Help Strengthen Both Economies
California is the farthest state away from Europe geographically, yet the closest in terms of values, a European Union (EU) representative told a California...
California Officials, CalChamber Members Highlight State Innovations at Asia-Pacific Leaders Summit
A busy, weeklong and successful series of events from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is concluding today.
During the summit, President Joe Biden held...
Biden and Xi Are Meeting in San Francisco, Seeking Better US-China Relations Despite Tough...
Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping head into their big meeting at a country estate on Wednesday hoping to stabilize U.S.-China relations after a period of tumult, but...
East West Bank CEO Dominic Ng Gives Business a Voice at Asia-Pacific Leaders Summit
California Chamber of Commerce Board member company East West Bank is playing a leading role in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit currently underway...
CalChamber to Attend APEC CEO Summit in San Francisco
When Asia-Pacific business leaders gather this week in San Francisco for their annual summit, the California Chamber of Commerce will be represented.
The Asia-Pacific Economic...
Governor Heads to China to Advance Climate Action, Promote Economic Development
Governor Gavin Newsom will begin his weeklong trip to China on Monday where he will travel throughout the country and meet key national, subnational...
San Francisco to Host Asia-Pacific CEO-Summit Alongside Leaders’ Meeting in November
The APEC CEO Summit will take place in San Francisco, November 15–17, overlapping with the Leaders’ Summit. The CEO Summit will bring approximately 1,200...
Panelists Offer Thoughts on Upcoming Asia-Pacific Leaders Summit
Representatives from three of the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) described for a California Chamber of Commerce audience on September...
Contract Between West Coast Dockworkers, Employers Safeguards Economic Gains for All
Finally … and just in time for Labor Day … dockworkers on the U.S. West Coast voted on Thursday, August 31 to ratify a...
Coalition Urges Rejection of Air District Proposal to Cap Cargo at LA, Long Beach...
Proposed Rule Will Hurt California Jobs, Emission Reduction Goals
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is considering a detrimental rule that would limit...
Australia-California Synergy on Climate Earns Praise
The California Chamber of Commerce this week joined the Australian government and California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) in presenting an...
Western US Agricultural Trade Association Empowers Small Agribusinesses Through International Trade
As a nonprofit organization funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Market Access Program, the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) offers significant...
San Francisco Preparing to Host Asia-Pacific Leaders Meeting This Fall
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is preparing the city to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting this November and has announced honorary...
CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Discuss Importance of Continued Partnership
The continuing interdependence of California and Japan was highlighted last week at the 22nd annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan...
2023 National Export Council Meeting Report
The California Chamber of Commerce recently joined nearly 150 trade specialists from across the nation for sessions focused on trade issues at the National...
Speakers Highlight US, State Efforts to Foster International Trade at CalChamber International Forum
Representatives from top state and federal agencies joined the California Chamber of Commerce International Forum this last week to talk about how the U.S....
Mexico’s Ambassador to US Highlights Importance of Past, Future Partnership
In celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the U.S. this year, Mexico’s Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma highlighted...
Mexico’s Ambassador to US Highlights Importance of Past and Future Trade Partnership at CalChamber...
In celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the U.S. this year, Mexico’s Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma highlighted...
2023 California Japan Trade Mission
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Leads California Trade Delegation to Japan
Office of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, March 22, 2023
From March 12 – March 17, 2023...
China Influence Growing in Latin America; California Maintains Strong Trade Presence
The United States is Latin America’s top trade partner, but China’s influence and economic stake in the region is growing, a leading expert on...