Trade Update – May 13, 2025
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China, New US-UK Trade Deal Aims to Boost Export Opportunities for Businesses, Study Confirms Importance of Foreign Direct Investment in California, New Shipping Fees on Chinese Ships to Begin in 6 Months, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Put American Patients First by Lowering Drug Prices and Stopping Foreign Free-riding on American Pharmaceutical Innovation, Top US officials emerge from China trade talks touting ‘substantial progress’ and ‘deal’
Study Confirms Importance of Foreign Direct Investment in California
A study released this month underscores the importance of foreign direct investment to the California economy.
Published by the World Trade Center Los Angeles, Foreign...
How Privacy Agency’s Proposed AI Regulations Would Affect California Businesses
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Covington & Burling LLP Partner Lindsey Tonsager and Covington & Burling...
Cost Driver Creating New Reasons to Sue for Consumer-Friendly Pricing Awaits Assembly Action
Legislation identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Driver that will hurt existing consumer-friendly pricing practices passed an Assembly policy committee...
CalChamber-Opposed Bills Dead for Year
California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills on a variety of subjects have missed this year’s deadline to move from legislative policy to fiscal committees and...
Cost Cutter Work Opportunity Tax Credit Bill Moves in Assembly
Cost Cutter legislation that helps small businesses who choose to give a second chance to previously incarcerated individuals is moving in the California Assembly.
AB...
Low-Value Imports from China, Hong Kong No Longer Duty-Free
Starting May 2, President Donald Trump ended duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong....
Trade Update – May 6, 2025
Low-Value Imports from China, Hong Kong No Longer Duty-Free, Talk of Tariffs Keeps Global Connections in Spotlight for World Trade Month 2025, ILWU condemns Trump tariffs as “taxes” triggering job losses & urges resistance, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Incentivizes Domestic Automobile Production, UK-India Free Trade Deal: A Deal For Growth, West Coast Senators, Port Leaders Sound Alarm on Trump Tariff Hit to the Economy, California Warns of 9% Drop in Foreign Visits in Trump Backlash
Low-Value Imports from China, Hong Kong No Longer Duty-Free
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U.S. District Court Grants CalChamber Request for Permanent Injunction in Prop 65 Case
Case rules in favor of Californians’ First Amendment rights
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California ruled on May 2 in favor...
Cost Cutters Update: Bills Reducing Costs Moving through Legislature
A number of proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as Cost Cutters that reduce expenses for Californians are moving in the Legislature.
Following...
U.S. District Court Grants CalChamber’s Request for Permanent Injunction in Prop 65 Case California...
Case rules in favor of Californians’ First Amendment rights
Today, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California ruled in favor of Californians’...
CalChamber Expands Leadership Team with John Myers as Senior Vice President, Communications and External...
Myers brings decades of experience as a seasoned communications strategist to CalChamber
CalChamber has expanded their executive team with the hiring of John Myers as...
Small Business Council Meeting Focuses on Procurement Opportunities
Procurement opportunities and resources in California were the focus of the second quarter meeting of the CalChamber Small Business Policy Council on April 25.
David...
Health Care Cost Driver Bill Held for Year
This week, the author of a health care bill identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Driver that will increase premiums...
Cost Driver Bill Pulled from Committee Due to Lack of Support
A Cost Driver bill imposing retroactive liability on companies for lawful activities dating back to 1990 was not considered as scheduled this week in...
Proposal to Modernize Communications Network, Expand Access to Affordable Service Set for Hearing Today
A CalChamber-supported bill to ensure all Californians have access to reliable, fast and affordable communications options is scheduled to be considered today by an...
Trade Update – April 29, 2025
Tariff Tumult Continues in April, Board game company fights unconstitutional tariffs, A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy, There is a huge amount of uncertainty in the global economy, IMF chief economist says - Video, Trump signs executive order seeking to revitalize US shipbuilding, The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Trump reached deal to ease auto tariffs,California Overtakes Japan to Become Fourth Largest Economy in World
Hearing Today for Pharmacy Benefits Bill Increasing Health Care Costs
Legislation that will have a negative impact on pharmacy network designs and increase health care costs for employers and employees is scheduled to be...
Cost Driver Bills Set for Legislative Hearings This Week
Among the many California Chamber of Commerce priority bills scheduled for legislative hearings this week are the following CalChamber-opposed Cost Driver proposals.
Monday, April 28
SB...