Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Featured Headlines
Trade PolicyFrom the White House Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with Ray Chambers of the Partnership for Central America President Biden Announces Key Nominees (Including Ambassadors to Mongolia and Mali) Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Hassan of Tanzania Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Herzog of Israel Statement by CEA Chair Cecilia Rouse on the Economic Report of the President Statement by President Joe Biden on Call with President Zelenskyy and Additional Security Assistance to Ukraine From the U.S. Department of Commerce ICYMI: Raimondo, Graves, Blanket Regional Media, Underscore Local Impact of Bipartisan Innovation Act U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints 27 Members to National AI Advisory Committee Secretary Raimondo, Minister Schramböck sign memorandum of understanding to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs in the U.S. Readout of Deputy Secretary Graves’ Meeting with Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation Tadashi Maeda Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Readout of Deputy Secretary Graves’ Meeting with German State Secretary for Economic, Finance and European Affairs Jörg Kukies Remarks by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at the Meeting of the Trade Finance Advisory Council Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Austrian Digital & Economic Affairs Minister Margarete Schramböck From the U.S. Trade Representative
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Virtual Meeting with Taiwan Minister-Without-Portfolio John Deng Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Singapore’s Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong USTR Announces Reallocation of Unused Fiscal Year 2022 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Volume for Raw Cane Sugar Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar From the U.S. Department of State On-the-Record Briefing: Secretary Blinken’s Upcoming Travel to Panama Secretary Antony J. Blinken Virtual Remarks on 21st Century Diplomacy and Global Challenges Joint Statement of the United States of America and Sweden on Cooperation in Quantum Information Science and Technology Green Shipping Corridors From the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. EXIM Board of Directors Unanimously Approves Make More in America Initiative From the World Trade Organization DDG Ellard: More Cooperation, Trade and Stronger Institutions Needed to Solve Crisis Multilateralism “Must Be Reimagined and Fit for Purpose,” DG Tells Brazilian Diplomats World Bank, IMF, WFP and WTO Call for Urgent Coordinated Action on Food Security WTO-WEF Publication Looks at Policy Approaches to Harness “TradeTech” Potential Trade AgreementsTaiwan Seeks Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Membership with U.S. Singaporean, NZ Leaders Talk Down Probability of US Joining Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Explained: What is the UK-India Free Trade Agreement All About Behind India’s Trade Deals in Works with UK, Israel, EU, Canada India and Australia’s Winning Deal on Trade Will Boost the Quad U.K.’s Johnson to Meet Modi in India to Talk Trade, Defense UK Music Execs Hail Benefits of UK-New Zealand Trade Deal US Should Forge Deeper Partnership with Uruguay S. Korea Decides to Join CPTPP Trade Agreement India-European Union Trade Agreement Talks To Resume In June Will EU’s Hawks Kill Off Free Trade with Asia? U.S.-India Forum Holds ‘Substantial Promise’ to Expand Trade, Reduce Barriers -USTR FederalUS, Taiwan Defy Beijing in ‘Sensitive Moment’ When Pressures are Mounting on China The Case for Free Trade Remains Strong U.S. CDC Lifts COVID ‘Do Not Travel’ Recommendations on About 90 Countries Cut Tariffs to Help Inflation and Ukraine Biden to Host Rescheduled Summit with Southeast Asian Leaders More International Articles
China Turns Focus on Supply Chains, Pledging More Financial Aid Mexican President’s Contentious Electricity Overhaul Defeated in Congress Probe Threatens Southeast Asia’s Role as U.S.’s Top Solar Supplier Truckers Caught in Covid Controls Snarl China Supply Chains Regional Economic Alliances Set to Intensify China-US Rivalry in Asia Why Europeans Are Suddenly Snapping Up Cheap American Cheese Your Package Was Delivered on Time? You’ve Got this Supply Chain Workaround to Thank ‘Everything Changed When Russia Invaded’: Finland and Sweden Inch Closer to Seeking NATO Membership Inflation Wave Reaches Asia With Signs Worst Is Yet to Come Here’s How China’s Lockdowns Are Rippling Through the Economy |
International EventsInternational COVID-19 Information Jan 16 Sun 2022-Taiwan-Trade_Shows
Date : Oct. 13-15, 2022 Registration Deadline: July 30, 2022 Location : Taipei, Taiwan Official web site : https://inventaipei.com.tw
This trade show will occur at the same place and same time with Taipei AMPA and Autotronics Taipei events. 1. Taiwan International Intelligent Manufacturing Show (Hybrid event)Physical Show : Nov. 23 – Nov. 25, 2022 Online Exhibition : Nov. 23 – Dec. 23, 2022 Official web site : https://www.tiim.com.tw/en/index.html
2. Taiwan Products e-Magazine:Taiwan Products is one of the leading business-to-business publications which aims to introduce a wide range of Taiwan merchandise to its global readers. This full-color, English-language magazine is published in ten issues annually. Each issue focuses on a specific industry. Features including Latest Products, Online Deals, Inspiring Company Stories, and information on manufacturers and exporters.https://issuu.com/taiwanproducts
Note on border control: https://www.immigration.gov.tw/media/84019/restrictions-on-entering-taiwan_0912.pdf TaipeiPLAS & ShowTech Taipei 2022 Fact SheetOct 4 Tue This exhilarating 7-day tour will take you to a destination that has attracted attention all over the world. Dubai is a breathtaking metropolis boasting distinctive modern architecture. Begin your journey by exploring the old and modern regions of this breathtaking cosmopolitan city. Discover the major city highlights with a tour of Dubai before you have dinner onboard an exquisitely decorated Dhow. Later, prepare for a thrilling journey over rolling dunes deep in the heart of the desert, where you will enjoy a BBQ dinner and traditional Belly dancing performance. Last but not the least, you will travel to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Marvel at the majestic Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. From there you will end your journey with a magical final night in Dubai. Oct 12 Wed Taiwan Trade Center, San Francisco would like to invite you to attend Taiwan Expo USA 2022 at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C. on Oct. 12-14, 2022. Website: http://www.taiwanexpousa.com Oct 19 Wed Trade Expo Indonesia 2022_Updated_compressed
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia c.q. the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia will hold the 37th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2022. It will be officially opened by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Joko Widodo. The expo is the biggest platform where buyers from around the world could connect with Indonesian potential exporters and will experience huge business transactions. After two years convened virtually due to the pandemic, TEI 2022 will be held in person on October 19-23 October 2022 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City, Tangerang-Banten, Indonesia. In addition, the virtual expo will be held until 19 December 2022. TEI 2022 raises the theme “Strengthening Global Trade for Stronger Recovery”, which is in line with Indonesia’s G20 Presidency theme: “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”. The program of TEI 2022 will include exhibitions, business forums, business counseling, and business matching that focus on the following sectors: Manufactured, Fashion and Accessories, Healthcare and Beauty, Medical Equipment, Furniture and Home Decorations, Digital, and Services, as well as Food and Beverages. Oct 20 Thu Oct 20 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm On Thursday, October 20, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco and the Japan Society of Northern California will host a special program to explore how Japanese companies and Silicon Valley start-ups are partnering to develop technologies and build new businesses that focus on reducing carbon emissions and meeting global climate change goals. Lt. Governer Kounalakis will be joining by video message. This event is a follow up the March 2022 signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on behalf of Japan and California Japanese Ambassador Koji Tomita and California Governor Gavin Newsom. The MOC outlines areas of cooperation to strengthen efforts to combat climate change. Light food and drinks will be provided. Please register at the link below. Date and Time: Thursday, October 20, 2022, 3:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. Admission: Free, In-Person, Registration Required
Subscribe to filtered calendar
PODCAST: The Trade Guys, Center for Strategic and International Studies PODCAST: Global Translations, Politico Federal Government: The U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Small Business Administration Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Susanne Stirling, Vice President International Affairs Nikki Ellis, International Affairs Specialist
Note: This email is being sent to members of the CalChamber Council for International Trade; CalChamber members with international interests; local, binational and American chambers of commerce abroad; the consular corps; California congressional delegation, selected U.S. and California government officials; and representatives of business and trade associations. In addition, a National edition is available for distribution. If you would like to be added to the subscriber list for this California Chamber of Commerce free e-newsletter, please click here. To unsubscribe from the California Chamber of Commerce Trade Update, 1215 K Street, Suite 1400 |
|||||||||
