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US proposes new tariffs on China, EU over forced labor, USTR Makes Findings and Proposes Action in 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Trade in Forced Labor Goods, USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Scope and Operation of a Mechanism to Promote Balanced and Reciprocal Trade with China, Federal Register Notice on Input From U.S.-China Board of Trade, California Primary Election Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – Unofficial Election Results, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens Customs Enforcement, U.S. judge warns DOJ appeal could upend Trump tariff refunds, Canada hits pause on Netflix fee that would’ve cost streaming giants billions, Reps. Panetta, Valadao, Thompson Lead Bipartisan Group of California Members in Requesting Québec Lift Ban on American Wine Imports, WTO’s leading indicator points to continued trade resilience
California Secretary of State Election Information, California: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links, Trump administration wants autos under USMCA to be at least 50% made in America, The United States and Mexico Conclude First Bilateral Round Related to the Joint Review of the USMCA, US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada, State of California attracts global investment through coordinated international engagement at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, Treasury Begins Sanctions Modernization Effort by Removing Outdated Entries, Joint Statement by the Heads of the IEA, IMF, World Bank, and WTO
The California Business Outlook and Dinner marks a historic milestone, First USMCA negotiations to focus on content rules, economic security, Greer says, MPA Responds to Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Decision on Online Streaming Services, President Trump’s State Visit to China Delivers Historic Deals and Greater Market Access for American Farmers, Ranchers, Workers, and Businesses, China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Historic Deals with China, Delivering for American Workers, Farmers, and Industry, Taiwanese president says island will not be sacrificed after Trump-Xi meeting, CalChamber Supports Modernization of African Trade Preference Program, Trump administration appeals latest court loss on tariffs, CalChamber Issues Statement on Release of Revised State Budget, 100+ Organizations Join Coalition Backing the Building an Affordable California Act
Trade Prosperity in Uncertain Times Depends on Cross-Border Partnerships, CalChamber Asks State Representatives in Congress to Support Deadline, Here’s when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, Request for Comments on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Southern California Ports Have Regained Their Growth Footing, But West Coast Gateways Still Have a Heavy Lift to Full Recovery, USA-Eurasia Transportation Forum
It’s Time to Build an Affordable California., Building an Affordable California Act (BACA), President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to Welcome His Majesty King Charles the III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her Majesty Queen Camilla for a State Visit, Donna Lucas to Lead CalChamber Board for Rest of 2026, California Travel Industry Continues as Economic Mainstay, Procedures for Submissions by Certain Steel and Aluminum Producers Committing to New U.S. Steel or Aluminum Production To Obtain Tariff Adjustments Under Proclamation 10984
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