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CalChamber Joins in Launching USMCA Coalition
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Impact of Tariffs: A new analysis by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce outlines the state-by-state impact of retaliatory tariffs from China, the European Union, Mexico, and Canada, which have been imposed in response to new U.S. tariffs on imported goods.Send a message to Congress.
$5.6 Billion in California Exports Target in Trade Retaliation CalChamber, July 3, 2018
Overview
California is one of the 10 largest economies in the world with a gross state product (GSP) of more than $2 trillion. International-related commerce (including exports and imports of goods and services, plus investments) accounts for approximately one-quarter of the state’s economy. Although trade is a nationally determined policy issue, its impact on California is immense. California exports to over 225 foreign markets.
The California Chamber supports expansion of international trade and investment, fair and equitable market access for California products abroad, and elimination of disincentives that impede the international competitiveness of California business.
Urge President Trump Not to Finalize Stand-Alone Steel/Aluminum Tariff
– Commentary by Susanne Stirling
NAFTA 2.0 Creates Freer, Fairer Economic Growth From left: The Hon. Zaib Shaikh, Consul General of Canada, LA; Susanne T. Stirling, VP international Affairs, CalChamber; The Hon. Rana Sarkar, Consul General of Canada, SF; and Allan Zaremberg, President and CEO, CalChamber. (February 21, 2019) The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) underscores a renewed understating among the USMCA parties on the importance of our mutual trading relationships, everyone agreed yesterday at an international luncheon at the California Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Canada Day in Sacramento. With the support of the Consulates General of Canada of San Francisco and Los Angeles and the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento, experts convened at the CalChamber for a thorough update and discussion on the agreement with more than 100 attendees. |
USTR, South Korea Publish Modifications and Amendments to KORUS
On September 3rd, 2018 the U.S. Trade Representative released a statement on the outcome of the U.S.-Korea FTA Amendment Negotiations, announcing the original agreement which entered into force in 2012 has been modified to “improve implementation of the trade pact”. The amendments can be found here.
The California Chamber of Commerce reaffirmed support for the U. S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) in a letter sent to members of the Trump Administration, including the Secretary of Commerce and the US Trade Representative. The full text of the CalChamber’s comments can be found here.
CalChamber International Trade Issues and Priorities
CalChamber Reiterates Trade Priorities for New Administration, Congress, January 24, 2017.
CalChamber Council for International Trade
CalChamber Council for International Trade hosts trade events, forums, and guests.
International Activities
Overview
Looking Out for Business
Through our lobbying team and committees, we monitor state and federal legislative issues, as well as multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations on behalf of Californians doing business abroad.
Making Connections
We work as a clearinghouse of information for international trade. We encourage our members to share their international expertise, while also bridging the gap between government agencies and private companies, here and abroad.
Getting Involved
We give you as many chances as possible to grow your international business. Each year, we sponsor/co-sponsor trade and investment missions, educational programs and conferences, as well as trade and catalog shows.
Cuba Policy Trip
CalChamber Joins World Affairs Council on Cuba Policy Trip – April 2015
This nation-wide 20-member delegation met with high-ranking government officials, chatted with entrepreneurs in the emerging Cuban private sector, enjoyed the work of professional artists and musicians, heard from renowned historians and convened with diplomats and economists.
Trade Missions
CalChamber delegations have participated in the state’s trade and investment missions. Members and CalChamber officials often participate in trade events such as International Expos and the World Economic Forum. Board members and officials have accompanied four California Governors to various worldwide destinations, including Mexico City to discuss the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA.)
Gubernatorial Trade Mission to Mexico – July 2014
Visit california-mexicomission.calchamber.com to learn more about this successful trade and investment mission led by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., organized by the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Foundation for Commerce and Education, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with CalChamber.
Along with senior members of his administration and business delegates, Governor Brown traveled to Mexico City, the political capital and financial center of Mexico.
Gubernatorial Trade Mission to China – April 2013
The delegation traveled throughout China and attended the opening of the California Trade and Investment Office in Shanghai, California’s first official permanent presence in China in nearly a decade. With more investment deals from China than any other state, California is positioned to capture China’s growing foreign investment. Trade Mission Blog
Awards
CalChamber Receives President’s Export Award
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke (right) presents the award to CalChamber Vice President of International Affairs Susanne Stirling in Washington, D.C.
The California Chamber of Commerce received the prestigious President’s “Excellence for Export Service Award,” the nation’s highest award to honor United States exporters.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke said that those honored at the November 2009 ceremony have “shown the foresight and ability to grow and prosper through a strong export strategy. Exporting U.S. manufactured goods and services plays an important role in rebuilding the American economy and creating jobs at home. With 95 percent of the world’s consumers living outside our borders, there is great potential to boost economic growth and create new jobs in America through exporting. Alert Article
CalChamber Receives Korean Presidential Citation
Consul General Jeong Gwan Lee (left) and Consul Kwang Ho Lee (right) of the Korean Consulate General in San Francisco present the Korean Presidential Citation to Susanne Stirling.
On December 6, 2012, the California Chamber of Commerce received the prestigious Presidential Citation from the government of the Republic of Korea for promoting U.S.-Korea trade and commercial relations, and specifically for contributing to the passage of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The CalChamber was an early supporter of the U.S.-Korea FTA, the culmination of a five-year process from negotiations, to passage and implementation.
Recent News
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February 27, 2019
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February 26, 2019
NAFTA 2.0 Creates Freer, Fairer Economic Growth
February 21, 2019
New Members Needed for Trade Advisory Committees
February 5, 2019
Netherlands Looks Ahead to Post-Brexit World
December 11, 2018
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International Contacts
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Councils
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International Events
Austria is the 12th largest economy in Europe and continues to hold its economic standing among larger Central European countries. Austria has increased its imports and is the fourth largest trading partner with the United States.
Hungary is the 21st largest economy in Europe. Despite Hungary’s size it is one of the largest growing economies in Europe and is the 13th largest trading partner with the United States. Hungary has steadily increased the number of American products it imports annually and continues to develop its economy and ensure an open market and solid trade relationships with American companies among different sectors. The webinar will give an overview of each market with a question and answer session at the end of each webinar.
For more information or to register, please click here:
This international fair has brought together around 500 companies from across 35 nations, and accomplished over 4,000 business meetings. Aside from representatives of the field, who bring their important insight, the companies have benefited from access to the latest technological advances in today’s contested aerospace industry.
The business stockholders and companies expected to attend, national and international leaders will also be part of this three-day event. These include 12 state governors, 53 ambassadors accredited in Mexico, 11 defense ministers, 37 air force commanders and a number of high-level businessmen and executives from companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Bombardier, Bell Helicopters, Russian Helicopters, and many more.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here: https://www.f-airmexico.com.mx/
The California Chamber of Commerce and World Affairs, Sacramento
Invite you to: An International Luncheon Forum
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Brexit is the latest phenomenon in the western world presently characterized by shock and schism. Dr. Matt Beech, Senior Fellow at the Institute of European Studies at UC Berkeley, provides an analysis of the potential implications for the US and specifically, trade in California, with Britain’s potential withdrawal from the EU. The UK is California’s 10th largest export market and the state did more than $5 billion in exports to the UK in 2017. His insights on the Brexit decision are sure to spark a lively discussion on the aftershocks of Brexit and a nuanced understanding of British history, political culture, and the English mind. Dr. Beech is a political scientist and historian who teaches post-war British political history, government and ideas – and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Arts. Dr. Beech has appeared in the Washington Post, Financial Times, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Le Figaro, BBC Radio, and CNBC Asia. Dr. Beech’s talk is funded by a Getting to Know Europe Grant (2017-2019) from the European Commission to the Institute of European Studies at UC Berkeley.
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For over 90 years, World Trade Week (WTW), an initiative of the L.A. Area Chamber, has been the most extensive and unique program of its kind in the country. Join us for the largest celebration of international trade in the nation at the 93rd Annual World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast.
WTW dedicates itself to educating the public on the importance and benefits of global trade on the local and national economy through a series of educational programs and events.
World Trade is celebrated throughout the month of May with more than 30 events hosted by partnering organizations in Southern California that are jump started by the Chamber’s Annual WTW Kickoff Breakfast with more than 800 guests.
World Trade Week supports college and high school scholarships, high school student workshops, as well as briefings for civic and business leaders interested in benefiting from the global economy.
Agenda
7:15 am Registration
8:30 -11 a.m. Program
LEARN MORE at www.worldtradeweek.com
Are India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh good markets for your products/services?
The 2019 U.S. Commercial Service Trade Winds program includes an Indo-Pacific focused business forum in New Delhi, India consisting of regional and industry specific conference sessions as well as pre-arranged consultations with U.S. Diplomats representing commercial markets throughout the region.
Customize an optional business matchmaking schedule, based on input from our Commercial Specialists throughout the region, and grow your international sales through meetings with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint-venture partners in the following Indian cities on May 8-10: New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata
Optional business matchmaking appointments may also be arranged in Bangladesh or Sri Lanka on May 13.
- Learn how to increase profits and overcome barriers in the Indo-Pacific region during business development conference.
- Network with the region’s leading industry and government officials and experienced U.S. and global companies
Want to learn more about these dynamic markets? Click on each to access their Country Commercial Guide: India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka.
Deadline to Register for Trade Winds: March 1, 2019
Register Here: https://live.eventtia.com/en/tradewinds19/Registration/#
Staff Contact
Susanne Stirling
Vice President, International Affairs