Trade Update – January 13, 2026
Featured Headlines
2026 Annual CalChamber Webinar:
A Closer Look at California’s Budget
CalChamber, January 12, 2026
Governor Newsom announces proposed budget that refills the state’s “Rainy Day Fund,” protects previous accomplishments, and makes historic investments in education
Governor of California, January 9, 2026
California Budget 2026-27
California Department of Finance
Governor Newsom delivers final State of the State Address, honoring California’s past and reaffirming a brighter future for all
Governor of California, January 8, 2026
Joint opinion on Greenland
Danish Prime Minister’s Office, January 6, 2026US House Votes to Extend Trade Preference Program for African Nations
CalChamber, January 13, 2026
US House passes 3-year AGOA extension but South Africa’s inclusion is unclear
Africanews, January 13, 2026
Global economic growth remains tepid at 2.7%,
well below pre-pandemic average
The Los Angeles Times, January 12, 2026
California
- California’s export trade grows
American Journal of Transportation, January 9, 2026
CalChamber Members in the News
- Union Pacific sees return of U.S. soybean shipments to China
American Journal of Transportation, January 9, 2026
Trade Policy
The White House
- Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff
Reuters, January 12, 2025 - Supreme Court, swamped by emergencies, neglects rest of docket
The Seattle Times, January 9, 2026 - White House Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Safeguards Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People
January 9, 2026 - Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Withdraws the United States from International Organizations that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States
January 7, 2026
U.S. State Department
U.S. Department of Treasury
- US hosts meeting on rare earths as China-Japan spat simmers
Bloomberg, January 11, 2026 - Bessent says US Treasury can easily cover any tariff refunds
Reuters, January 9, 2026
World Trade Organization
- China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute
ABC 6 News, January 12, 2026
Trade Agreements/ Cooperation
- Carney heads to Beijing as Trump’s America First agenda forces Canada into trade rethink
The Guardian, January 12, 2026 - India and Germany sign deals to deepen economic and security ties
The Associated Press, January 12, 2026 - U.S., India determined to cross finish line in trade talks, says Sergio Gor
Fortune India, January 12, 2026 - Kenya halts China trade deal following pressure from the US
Business Insider Africa, January 12, 2026 - Europe and South America seal a trade pact for the Trump era
The Economist, January 11, 2026 - G7 Finance Ministers to Meet in Washington on Critical Minerals Supply Chains
EconoTimes, January 10, 2026
More International Articles
- Asia Society Announces Appointment of The Hon. Kevin Rudd as President and CEO
Asia Society, January 12, 2026