Trade Update Archives
The Council for International Trade Update, an e-newsletter from the CalChamber Council for International Trade started, is an easy-to-scan digest of the latest news and information about trade policy. It has been published weekly since 2007.
2024
2024 Presidential Transition Updates, California Election Results, International Issues May Advance in Post-Election Congressional Session, Trump’s Cabinet: Here Are His Picks And Finalists For White House Roles—Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio And More, Okonjo-Iweala is unchallenged for second term as WTO chief, Business Plan in Eurasia/Turkiye/China: Call for Interest, Montreal dockworkers’ union rejects offer; lockout begins
California Secretary of State Election Information, Proposed Constitutional Reform in Mexican Power Sector, US shippers avoid East Coast ports on risk of second strike, Labor strikes shut down operations at Canada’s container ports from East to West Coast, with U.S. trade left in limbo, Save the Date: U.S.-China Commission to Release Annual Report to Congress on November 19, 2024, Annual Report to Congress, Readout of the 9th United States – Egypt Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council Meeting, Canada posts higher-than-expected trade deficit in September on lower prices, US, Taiwan to begin talks on double taxation deal, says Treasury Dept
Survey: Californians Recognize Importance of Global Connections, Joint Statement Regarding Resumption of ILA-USMX Negotiations, Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Bilateral Meetings at the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting, Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Holds Meetings with Global Delegations During IMF-World Bank Week to Discuss EXIM Financing Opportunities, IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast, Warns of Increasing Risks, World Economic Outlook, October 2024: Policy Pivot, Rising Threats
New Zealand Ambassador Visits CalChamber, Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Ministers from CARICOM Member States, DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes President Alar Karis of Estonia to the WTO, Moldova’s Sandu scrapes knife-edge EU vote win after ‘unfair fight,’ Flawed Premise Undermines Case for More Regulation of Markets, CalChamber and Strategic Partners Secure Big Wins for Business, Is the ‘Cargo Pendulum’ swinging back to West Coast Ports?, The Surprising Resilience of Globalization: An Examination of Claims of Economic Fragmentation
Statement by IMF Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura at the Conclusion of the 45th ASEAN Summit, Partners in Prosperity: Exploring the Significance of Canada – U.S. Trade, FACT SHEET: Delivering on Our Commitments, 12th U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Lao PDR, USDA Recruiting Exporters for February Trade Mission to Thailand, WTO Forecasts Gradual Trade Recovery In 2024, 2025, Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue
17th Anniversary Edition – Trade Update, Parties Suspend East Coast/Gulf Ports Strike with Contract Extension, Securing the 61.5% Raise: Understanding the Process, Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger over prolonged strike in U.S., U.S. port strike suspended until January to allow time for contract talks, By the Numbers: U.S. Economy Adds Over 250,000 Jobs in September Exceeding Expectations, FY2025 Funds Available for Export Credit Guarantee Programs (GSM-102), India, US sign MoU on critical minerals cooperation to reduce dependence on China
East Coast/Gulf Ports on Strike as of October 1; Economic Stakes High, Montreal dockworker strike shuts down terminals at one of Canada’s largest ports, UNGA general debate concludes with call for ceasefire in Middle East, Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Support for Ukraine, Biden approves $567 mln in defense support for Taiwan, White House says, Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Over $26.7 Billion In Market Access for U.S. Agricultural Producers, US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786m, Indonesia formally requests to join Trans-Pacific trade pact, Why a looming dock workers’ strike in the East is good and bad for California
Port of New York and New Jersey potential work stoppage operational plan, Special Report: Economic Outlook – State Economic Challenges Reflect Policies Affecting Labor Market, Housing Supply, Remarks by President Biden Before the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly | New York, NY , Fact Sheet: 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit, U.S. passports can now be renewed online, State Department announces, Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles, Overview of November Ballot Measures
Australia Consul General Highlights Strong California Links for Clean Energy Projects, Study: Weakening De Minimis Would Require Billions in New Congressional Spending, U.S. and IPEF Partners Hold First In-Person Meetings of the IPEF Supply Chain Council and the IPEF Crisis Response Network, USTR Finalizes Action on China Tariffs Following Statutory Four-Year Review, WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala seeks second term to complete ‘unfinished business’, Election 2024: CalChamber Positions on California Ballot Measures, Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform Is Signed by President
The future of European competitiveness, Draghi Says EU Itself at Risk Without More Funds, Joint Debt, World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting inclusiveness, U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints 4 New Members to National AI Advisory Committee, United States and Kenya to Hold Eighth Negotiating Round Under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership, Under Secretary Taylor Launches Vietnam Trade Mission, California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)- Application is Now Open!
USDA, USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members, Rail workers’ union files legal challenge of Canada’s back-to-work order, Celebrating and Unleashing America’s Workforce, Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on Canada’s Tariff Actions to Protect Workers Against the People’s Republic of China’s Non-Market Policies and Practices, California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)- Application is Now Open!
Canada Industrial Relations Board orders binding arbitration, halting potential rail strike, Lloyds List- One Hundred Container Ports 2024, U.S. Identifies Critical Sectors and Key Goods for Potential Cooperation under the IPEF Supply Chain Agreement, AGOA for the People, Comoros Becomes WTO’s 165Th Member, Rebuild Ukraine 2024- Business in Ukraine and Poland November 12-15, 2024, Warsaw, Poland
15th Annual Mexico Advocacy Day Highlights Sonora’s Potential as Clean Energy Hub, WTO announces first cohort of Young Trade Leaders, Export Training Grant Program (Go-Biz,) Assessing the Results of Venezuela’s Presidential Election
African Growth and Opportunity Act: President Biden Urges Reauthorization, Statement from President Joe Biden on Second Quarter 2024 GDP, USDA Trade Mission to Expand Market Access, Ag Exports in Colombia, WTO issues 2024 Annual Report, PMSA West Coast Trade Report – July 2024
Ursula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president, WTO Members Push to Expedite an Okonjo-Iweala Second Term Bid, Comprehensive Report on Foreign Direct Investment in California (GO-Biz,) , Governor Newsom meets with New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon, reaffirms climate partnership, CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business
International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook Forecast Report: Update, Remarks by President Biden in Address to the Nation, The 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, Celebrating Two Years of Progress in National Strategy to Reenergize U.S. Travel and Tourism, Export with Confidence: Tools and Opportunities for California Businesses
Britain’s Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament, French Elections 2024 And Their Impact On Macron And Beyond, NATO leaders are descending on Washington, Here’s what to know, US Treasury Department Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Implementation of Outbound Investment: 5 Key Takeaways
Azores Delegation Visits CalChamber for Portuguese Heritage Month, CalChamber Urges Renewal of Cost-Saving Trade Preference Program, Export-Import Bank of the United States Releases 2023 Competitiveness Report, Governor Newsom signs PAGA reform, This Mexican Port Is Angling to Be a Nearshoring Gateway
CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Celebrate Longtime Trade Connections, CalChamber, U.S., State, Local Chambers Urge Support for Digital Trade Rules,Pope Francis is first pope to address G7 summit, meets with Biden, world leaders, United States-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework (TIFA) Council Joint Statement, Southern California ports’ importance for U.S. trade and jobs, Panama Canal Averts Shipping Crisis With Its Water Plan
European Parliament poised for rightward shift after final voting, Mexico’s Sheinbaum Contends With AMLO’s Legacy, Op-Ed by Ambassador Katherine Tai: Trade must transform its role in the social contract, USDA Embarks on First-ever Trade Mission Focused on Indigenous and Native Nations Products, West Coast Trade Report – May 2024, Trade News & Events
Legislature Approves Sen. Dodd’s Ukraine Sister-State Measure, The Nairobi-Washington Vision, Celebrating World Trade Week – and U.S. Agriculture’s Trade Successes, Mexico faces triple threats of drought, water shortages and deadly heat wave
Tourism Spending in California Reaches Record High, National Travel and Tourism Week, Trade Representative Katherine Tai to Take Further Action on China Tariffs After Releasing Statutory Four-Year Review, Trade data reveal changing patterns in electric vehicles market
World Trade Month Underscores Link Between Economic Growth, Global Trade, 2024 International Trade Forum: Speakers Highlight US-Taiwan Ties, Federal Trade Initiatives, US Economy, California Consular Corps & International Partners Reception, District Export Council Meetings
CalChamber-Hosted Luncheon Highlights Friendship, Connections with Canada, Guest Commentary: Securing North American Prosperity, WTO forecasts rebound in global trade but warns of downside risks, California Remains the World’s 5th Largest Economy, Norway & California Sign Agreements to Further Climate Collaboration
USTR Releases 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, U.S. Remains World’s Top Destination for Foreign Direct Investment for 12th Consecutive Year, Clearing the waters: Dispelling myths about Panama Canal operations
European Parliament Members Visit, The Digital Trade Revolution: How U.S. Workers and Companies Benefit from Digital Trade, State and Local Chambers: Lift the LNG Export Ban, West Coast Trade Report
US-Ireland Business Report Marks 100 Years of Diplomatic Relations, The Transatlantic Economy 2024 presents the most up-to-date facts and figures about the economic relationship between Europe and the United States, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Co-convenors mark recent round of e-commerce negotiations an important milestone
Digital Trade Offers Growth Opportunities for US, State Firms in Latin America, Remarks by President Biden in State of the Union Address, Announcement of the Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to the Philippines, New State Council Will Focus on Job Creation Across All Regions
USTR Releases President Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report, How to Watch President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address, Port of Oakland Executive Director says it’s the “moment to modernize”
California Trade Down in 2023, But State Still a Top Exporter, 2023 Trade Statistics are available, Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy, FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Initiative to Bolster Cybersecurity of U.S. Ports, Crown Princess Opens Full-Time Swedish Consulate Office, Signs Climate Change Cooperation Letter with Governor
2023 Trade Statistics from the US Department of Commerce’s “Trade Stats Express,” GO-Biz announces second round of applications for the Export Voucher program under the California STEP Grant, , Japan earmarks ¥45 billion to fire up chip research at home, Why Americans Are So Down on a Strong Economy
New Consul General of Mexico Meets with CalChamber President, Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, 90th Anniversary of Export-Import Bank Brings Survey for Future, SelectUSA Investment Summit
Billions in Tariff Savings Possible If Congress Renews Trade Program, Walmart México invites companies to be part of its supply, 2024 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars Announced, Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $250 million in bipartisan infrastructure law funding to modernize airports in 37 states
State of American Business/US Chamber, Presentation by US Chamber CEO Suzanne Clark, World Economic Meeting / Davos 2024, 90th Anniversary of Export-Import Bank Brings Survey for Future, State Finance Director Projects Slow Economic Growth; No New Taxes Increases Planned
2024 Legislative Calendars and Rosters, Ten Elections to Watch, Global Summits to Watch, Apply for GO-Biz’s Export Voucher Program, Global economy will slow for a third straight year in 2024, World Bank predicts
2023
November 28, 2023, November 14, 2023, November 7, 2023
October 31, 2023, October 24, 2023, October 17, 2023 , October 3, 2023
September 26, 2023, September 12, 2023, September 5, 2023
August 29, 2023, August 8, 2023
July 25, 2023, July 18, 2023, July 11, 2023
June 27, 2023, June 20, 2023, June 13, 2023, June 6, 2023
April 25, 2023, April 11, 2023, April 4, 2023
February 28, 2023, February 21, 2023, February 14, 2023, February 7, 2023
January 31, 2023, January 17, 2023, January 10, 2023, January 3, 2023
2022
November 29, 2022, November 15, 2022, November 8, 2022, November 1. 2022
October 25, 2022, October 18, 2022, October 11, 2022, October 4, 2022
September 27, 2022, September 20, 2022, September 13, 2022, September 6, 2022
August 30, 2022, August 23, 2022, August 9, 2022, August 2, 2022
June 28, 2022, June 21, 2022, June 14, 2022, June 7, 2022
May 24, 2022, May 10, 2022, May 3, 2022
April 26, 2022, April 19, 2022, April 12, 2022, April 5, 2002
March 29, 2022, March 22, 2022, March 15, 2022, March 8, 2022, March 1, 2022
February 22, 2022, February 15, 2022, February 8, 2022
January 25, 2022, January 18, 2022, January 11, 2022, January 4, 2022
2021
December 14, 2021, December 7, 2021
November 30, 2021, November 16, 2021, November 2, 2021
October 26, 2021, October 19, 2021, October 12, 2021, October 5, 2021
September 28, 2021 ,September 21, 2021, September 14, 2021, September 7, 2021
August 31, 2021, August 24, 2021, August 10, 2021 , August 3, 2021
July 20, 2021, July 13, 2021, July 6, 2021
June 29, 2021, June 22, 2021, June 15, 2021, June 8, 2021
May 25, 2021, May 18, 2021, May 11, 2021, May 4, 2021
April 27, 2021, April 20, 2021, April 13, 2021, April 6, 2021
March 23, 2021, March 23, 2021, March 16, 2021, March 9, 2021, March 2, 2021
February 23, 2021, February 16, 2021, February 9, 2021, February 2, 2021
January 26, 2021, January 19, 2021, January 12, 2021, January 5, 2021
2020
December 15, 2020, December 8, 2020, December 1, 2020
November 17, 2020, November 10, 2020, November 3, 2020
October 27, 2020, October 20, 2020, October 13, 2020, October 6, 2020
September 29, 2020, September 22, 2020, September 15, 2020, September 8, 2020, September 1, 2020
August 25, 2020, August 18, 2020, August 11, 2020
July 28, 2010, July 21, 2010, July 7, 2010, July 7, 2010
June 30, 2020, June 23, 2020, June 16, 2020, June 9, 2020, June 2, 2020
May 26, 2020, May 19, 2020, May 12, 2020, May 5, 2020
April 28, 2020, April 21, 2020, April 14, 2020, April 7, 2020
March 31, 2020, March 24, 2020, March 17, 2020, March 10, 2020, March 3, 2020
February 25, 2020, February 18, 2020, February 11, 2020, February 4, 2020
January 28, 2020, January 21, 2020, January 14, 2020, January 7, 2020
2019
December 17, 2019, December 10,2019, December 3, 2019
November 19, 2019, November 12, 2019, November 5, 2019
October 29, 2019, October 22, 2019, October 15, 2019, October 8, 2019 – Mission to Mexico City , October 1, 2019
September 17, 2019, September 10, 2019, September 3, 2019
August 20, 2019, August 6, 2019
June 25, 2019, June 18, 2019, June 11, 2019
May 29, 2019, May 14, 2019, May 7, 2019
April 30, 2019, April 23, 2019, April 16, 2019, April 9, 2019, April 2, 2019
March 26, 2019, March 19, 2019, March 12, 2019, March 5, 2019
February 26, 2019, February 19, 2019, February 12, 2019, February 5, 2019
January 29, 2019, January 22, 2019, January 15, 2019, January 8, 2019
2018
December 11, 2018, December 4, 2018
November 27, 2018, November 13, 2018, November 6, 2018