Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Featured Headlines
Indonesia Story |
| World Merchandise Trade Fell 14% in Volume, 21% in Value in Q2 Amid Global Lockdown World Trade Organization, September 23, 2020 |
| GO-Biz’s US-Mexico-Canada Agreement Webinar – Small and Medium Sized Enterprise’s: How Can The New Agreement Work for You?
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CalChamber Companies in the News
The Wonderful Company Launches $1 Million Wonderful Innovation Challenge
The Wonderful Company, September 28, 2020
CalBio, Dairy Farmers and Chevron Announce First RNG
Chevron, September 24, 2020
AT&T Delivers 5G & Networking Capabilities to Air Force Bases
AT&T, September 23, 2020
Johnson & Johnson Initiates Pivotal Global Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Johnson & Johnson, September 23, 2020
The Wonderful Company Announces Recipients of Its $1 Million Covid-19 Relief Fund
The Wonderful Company, September 22, 2020
Trade Policy
From the White House
Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding the United States-United Kingdom Special Relationship Economic Working Group Meeting
September 25, 2020
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
Commerce Department Statement on U.S. District Court Ruling on TikTok Preliminary Injunction
September 27, 2020
The U.S. Department of Commerce Concludes Successful Women’s Global Trade Empowerment Forum Highlighting Importance of Women Exporters
September 25, 2020
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Corporate Council on Africa’s United Nations General Assembly Forum on Morocco
September 23, 2020
Commerce Playing Key Role in COVID-19 Response and Recovery
September 23, 2020
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the 38th American-Turkish Conference
September 22, 2020
From the U.S. Department of State
Joint Statement of Chief Science Advisors of the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America
September 28, 2020
U.S.-Greece Science and Technology Agreement
September 28, 2020
Joint Statement Regarding the High-Level Review of the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue
September 28, 2020
China’s Empty Promises in the South China Sea
September 27, 2020
China’s Environmental Abuses
September 25, 2020
U.S.-Australia-India-Japan Consultations (“The Quad”)
September 25, 2020
Joint Press Statement on the 11th U.S.-Japan Policy Cooperation Dialogue on the Internet Economy
September 24, 2020
State Legislatures and the China Challenge
September 23, 2020
Eleventh U.S.-Vietnam Political, Security and Defense Dialogue
September 23, 2020
United States – Estonia Joint Statement on Secure Telecommunications Infrastructure
September 23, 2020
From the International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determinations on Imports of Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strang From Eight Countries
September 24, 2020
From the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
EXIM Chairman Kimberly Reed Joins 16 U.S. Ambassadors to European Nations at September Summit in Luxembourg to Engage in Strategic Discussions
September 27, 2020
EXIM Staff Travels to Morocco, Underscores Support for U.S. Exports to the Region
September 25, 2020
EXIM Chairman Reed Highlights EXIM Successes During National Small Business Week
September 25, 2020
EXIM Chairman Reed Renews Commitment to U.S.-Africa Trade in Remarks to Corporate Council on Africa
September 24, 2020
EXIM Chairman Reed Highlights EXIM Support for California Businesses at Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce World Trade Week
September 23, 2020
EXIM Staff Travels to Serbia to Advance Historic Kosovo-Serbia Agreement to Pursue Economic Normalization
September 22, 2020
From the World Trade Organization
US Appeals Panel Report Regarding US Duties on Canadian Softwood Lumber
September 28, 2020
DDG Wolff: The Next Step to Reform the WTO Must Not Be Deferred
September 28, 2020
UK Trade Minister Truss Says ‘Serious Issues’ at WTO
Reuters, September 28, 2020
Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee Kicks Off Europe Campaign for WTO Race
The Korea Times, September 27, 2020
Structured Discussions on Investment Facilitation for Development Move into Negotiating Mode
September 25, 2020
WTO Members Intensify Work on Technical Barriers to Trade
September 24, 2020
Why the WTO Is Caught in Trump’s Trade-War Crossfire
Bloomberg, September 24, 2020
Open Trade and Multilateral Farm Policy Reforms Vital for Food Security Goals: DDG Wolff
September 23, 2020
Launch of “The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2020”
September 23, 2020
WTO Members Consider EU-Armenia, MERCOSUR-Israel Trade Agreements
September 23, 2020
Trade Agreements
UK Would Like to Reach Trade Agreement with U.S. by Mid-Next Year, Says Minister
Reuters, September 28, 2020
EU Tells U.K. It’s Time to Commit to Key Elements of Trade Deal
American Journal of Transportation, September 25, 2020
US-Africa Trade Relations: Why is AGOA Better Than a Bilateral Free Trade Agreement?
Brookings Institute, September 24, 2020
African Free Trade Agreement Needs Legal Backing, Says Lawan
All Africa, September 23, 2020
The Advantages of Free-Trade Agreements with Asia— Gilad Cohen, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel
Everything Experiential, September 23, 2020
EU Conditions Ratification of Trade Deal with Mercosur: France and Germany Lead Objections
MercoPress, September 22, 2020
Federal
U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Slow While Business Investment Sturdy
American Journal of Transportation, September 25, 2020
World Trade Organization Letter
Corn Refiners Association, September 23, 2020
California
Port of Oakland Strategy, Investments Will Lead to Business Recovery
American Journal of Transportation, September 28, 2020
Wildfire, Climate, Virus Pose Triple-Threat to Key California Tourism, Wine Industries
The Sacramento Bee, September 26, 2020
West Coast Trade Report
Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, September 2020
More International Articles
| COVID-19 Trackers
John’s Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center with COVID-19 Interactive Map COVID-19 Tracker Policy Tracker: Policy Responses to COVID-19 Global Dashboard on COVID-19 Government Policies Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce Tracker International Chamber of Commerce – Save our SMEs Innovation Enlisted in the Coronavirus Fight: A State-by-State Analysis: COVID Clinical Trials Map |
| China
China’s Economic Recovery Leaves the Bottom 60% Behind China’s Largest Chipmaker Sinks After U.S. Restrictions US-China Phase One Tracker: China’s Purchases of US Goods To Counter China, We Must Strengthen Ties with Europe |
South Africa, China to Revamp 10-Year Strategic Cooperation Plan
American Journal of Transportation, September 28, 2020
Switzerland Referendum: Voters Reject End to Free Movement with EU
BBC, September 27, 2020
Chile’s President Launches $2 Billion Plan to Bring Back Jobs Lost During Pandemic
Reuters, September 27, 2020
Europe Invites a Trade Battle in its Fight Against Shipping Pollution
The Wall Street Journal, September 27, 2020
The EU Announces its First Ever Plan to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
CNBC, September 24, 2020
Russia’s Dominance of the Wheat World Keeps Growing
American Journal of Transportation, September 23, 2020
The Legacy of Japan’s Abe: A Bridge to the US, a Great Wall Against China
The Hill, September 22, 2020
G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting Communique
G20, September 22, 2020
Events
Asia EDGE Trade Mission
9/13/2020 – 9/22/2020
Asia EDGE Trade Mission
9/13/2020 – 9/22/2020
94th Annual Trade Week
9/22/2020
Webinar Series: Protecting the Most Important Asset – Your IP
9/22/2020
Select USA Virtual Tour of Los Angeles: Opportunities in Sustainability
9/24/2020
Virtual: AmCham Mexico’s Americas Business e-Meetings: Regional B2B
9/29/2020
CA International Affairs and Trade Development Interagency Committee Virtual Meeting
9/30/2020
Virtual: Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2020 and Resources to Grow Your Export Sales
10/01/2020
Expo Dubai 2021
10/1/2021 – 3/31/2021
Virtual Discover Global Markets: Growth Opportunities in Intelligent Manufacturing
10/07/2020 – 10/09/2020
Taiwan Halal Online Show
10/15/2020 – 11/26/2020
Webinar: Complying with US Export Controls
10/20/2020
Security Mission for Economic Prosperity in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
10/25/2020 – 10/30/2020
Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2020
11/5/2020 – 11/7/2020
China International Import Expo (CIIE)
11/5/2020 – 11/10/2020
Trade Mission: Business Opportunities n the Caribbean
11/15/2020 – 11/20/2020
Smart City Expo World Congress
11/17/2020
Taiwan Trade Show 2021
3/01/2021 – 10/30/2021
2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit
6/6/2021 – 6/9/2021
12th World Chambers Congress: Dubai 2021
11/23/2021 – 11/25/2021