Trade Update – November 4th, 2025
Featured Headlines
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strikes Deal on Economic and Trade Relations with China
The White House, November 1, 2025
White House discloses details of China trade truce
POLITICO, November 1, 2025
U.S. and China Pause Port Fees
CalChamber, November 4, 2025
White House Confirms One-Year Suspension of USTR Port Fees in U.S.-China Trade Deal
GCaptain, November 3, 2025
US-China port-fee pause buoys shipping optimism despite 1-year duration, lingering concern
South China Morning Post, October 31, 2025
CalChamber Submits Comments on Review
of US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
CalChamber, November 4, 2025
Trump takes center stage at APEC–yet Asia’s business leaders are optimistic that multilateralism will prevail
Fortune, November 2, 2025
APEC official says member countries working hard for consensus on trade
Reuters, October 31, 2025
China’s Xi promises to protect free trade at APEC as Trump
snubs major summit
The Associated Press, October 30, 2025
Trump tariffs: the Supreme Court case that could change global trade as we know it
South China Morning Post, November 4, 2025
5 things to watch as Supreme Court considers Trump’s tariffs
The Hill, November 3, 2025
Supreme court to decide fate of Trump’s sweeping tariff policy on Nov. 5
USA Today, November 3, 2025
CalChamber Members in the News
- Microsoft to ship 60,000 Nvidia AI chips to UAE under US-approved deal
The Associated Press, November 3, 2025
Trade Policy
White House
The United States Signs Technology Prosperity Deals
with Japan and Korea
The White House, October 29, 2025
Trump finalizes trade deals with 2 Southeast Asian countries
POLITICO, October 26, 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Peace and Prosperity in Malaysia
The White House, October 26, 2025
Joint Declaration by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand on the outcomes of their meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The White House, October 26, 2025
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea regarding the U.S.-ROK Technology Prosperity Deal
The White House, October 29, 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Brings Home More Billion Dollar Deals During State Visit to the Republic of Korea
The White House, October 29, 2025
Memorandum of Cooperation Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan
The White House, October 28, 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Drives Forward Billions in Investments from Japan
The White House October 27, 2025
Implementation of the Agreement Toward a NEW GOLDEN AGE for the U.S.-Japan Alliance Implementation of the Agreement Toward a NEW GOLDEN AGE for the U.S.
The White House October 27, 2025
United States-Japan Framework For Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths through Mining and Processing United States
The White House October 27, 2025
Agreement Between the United States of America and Malaysia on Reciprocal Trade
The White House, October 26, 2025
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Malaysia Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
The White House, October 26, 2025
Joint Statement on United States-Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
The White House, October 26, 2025
Joint Statement on United States-Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
The White House, October 26, 2025
Agreement Between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Cambodia on Reciprocal Trade
The White House, October 26, 2025
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
The White House, October 26, 2025
Joint Statement on a Framework for a United States-Thailand Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
The White House, October 26, 2025
Joint Statement on United States-Vietnam Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade
The White House, October 26, 2025
- Senate votes against Trump tariffs on Brazil
E&E News by POLITICO, October 29, 2025 - Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump’s tariffs on Canada
CBS News, October 29, 2025
U.S. State Department
- United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Partnership Advances Economic Prosperity
United States Department of State, October 30, 2025 - Timor-Leste’s Accession to ASEAN
United States Department of State, October 26, 2025
U.S. Trade Representative
- American Farmers, Producers, Industry Leaders, and Lawmakers Applaud U.S. Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Countries
United States Trade Representative, October 28, 2025 - Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on U.S. Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Countries
United States Trade Representative, October 26, 2025
Export-Import Bank
- EXIM Powers American AI Exports Program, Backing President Trump’s Push for Global U.S. Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
EXIM, October 22, 2025 - EXIM Powers America First with $2.2 Billion in Critical Minerals Commitments to Secure U.S. Supply Chains with Australia
EXIM, October 20, 2025
World Trade Organization
‘Battered and bruised but still standing’: WTO chief on global trade after tariffs
CNBC, October 28, 2025
Trade Agreements/ Cooperation
- Eni and Petronas Forge Major Southeast Asia Upstream Joint Venture
Oil Price U.S., November 3, 2025 - Canada’s Carney highlights progress in India ties amid push to cut US dependence
India Today, November 2,2025 - OPEC and Allies Agree to Boost Oil Production, Then Pause
The Wall Street Journal, November 2, 2025 - Australia, Canada sign deal to promote, strengthen critical minerals cooperation
Reuters, October 31, 2025
California
‘Building an Affordable California’ Ballot Initiative
CalChamber, October 31, 2025
Let’s Build an Affordable California – Commentary by Jennifer Barrera
CalChamber, October 31, 2025
More International Articles
- Peru breaks off diplomatic relations with Mexico over ex-PM’s asylum request
Reuters, November 3, 2025 - China confirms first visit by a Spanish monarch in 18 years
Reuters November 3, 2025 - Mexico and Spain open the door to diplomatic reconciliation after seven years of tensions
El País US, November 3, 2025 - US roasters tear through coffee stocks waiting for Brazil trade deal
American Journal of Transportation, October 30, 2025 - Japan’s first female PM appoints just two women to her cabinet
The Independent, October 22, 2025