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Trade Update – June 24, 2025
A Multi Billion Barrier to Rebuilding our Cross-Border Partnership, G7 leaders fail to reach ambitious joint agreements on key issues after Trump's exit, Chamber Memo Outlines Possible Tariff Scenarios, CalChamber Urges U.S. Administration to Address Expected Port Congestion, Supply Chain Disruptions, World Bank Slashes U.S. Growth Forecast to 1.4% Amid Trade Tensions
Trade Update – June 17, 2025
California Business Outlook, V.O.S Selections, Inc. Et.al v. Donald J. Trump, Trump approves Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion purchase of US Steel, Live updates: Trump attends G7 summit in Canada amid trade tensions, Implementing the General Terms of The United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal, USDA Launches Agribusiness Trade Mission to Peru, ICYMI: California is now home to the most Fortune 500 companies
in the country
Trade Update – May 27, 2025
UK Ready to Do Business with California, General terms for the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Economic Prosperity Deal, EU trade negotiator says calls with US officials were 'good' after Trump extends tariff deadline, Chile taps Rio Tinto for second major lithium project, World Trade Week, 2025, Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal Draws Praise, Celebrating World Trade Month: The Trump Administration’s Approach to Expanding Exports and Supporting Rural Prosperity, South Africa presses US on renewing AGOA trade pact
Trade Update – May 13, 2025
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China, New US-UK Trade Deal Aims to Boost Export Opportunities for Businesses, Study Confirms Importance of Foreign Direct Investment in California, New Shipping Fees on Chinese Ships to Begin in 6 Months, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Put American Patients First by Lowering Drug Prices and Stopping Foreign Free-riding on American Pharmaceutical Innovation, Top US officials emerge from China trade talks touting ‘substantial progress’ and ‘deal’
Trade Update – May 6, 2025
Low-Value Imports from China, Hong Kong No Longer Duty-Free, Talk of Tariffs Keeps Global Connections in Spotlight for World Trade Month 2025, ILWU condemns Trump tariffs as “taxes” triggering job losses & urges resistance, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Incentivizes Domestic Automobile Production, UK-India Free Trade Deal: A Deal For Growth, West Coast Senators, Port Leaders Sound Alarm on Trump Tariff Hit to the Economy, California Warns of 9% Drop in Foreign Visits in Trump Backlash
Trade Update – April 29, 2025
Tariff Tumult Continues in April, Board game company fights unconstitutional tariffs, A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy, There is a huge amount of uncertainty in the global economy, IMF chief economist says - Video, Trump signs executive order seeking to revitalize US shipbuilding, The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Trump reached deal to ease auto tariffs,California Overtakes Japan to Become Fourth Largest Economy in World
Trade Update – April 8, 2025
Trump Orders New ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’, Reciprocal Tariff Calculations, World leaders react to Trump's tariffs, Trump threatens additional 50 percent tariffs on China as markets slump, Report to the President on the America First Trade Policy Executive Summary, Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports, Senate Republicans nudge Trump's trade chief for a tariff end game, Statement from Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, EU offers Trump removal of all industrial tariffs, Trump’s tariffs may hurt CA’s budget
Trade Update – April 1, 2025
Challenges/Opportunities for California’s Trading Relationships Across the Americas, US auto tariffs shake global industry as price hikes, job losses loom, Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States, Coalition Urges U.S. Trade Rep to Refrain from Imposing Proposed Anti-China Action, Farmers, Dockhands and Shipowners Fight Against U.S. Fees on Chinese Ships, The Transatlantic Economy 2025, Update on the Business Secretary's meeting with US Administration, USTR Releases 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, Readout of Ambassador Jamieson Greer’s Meeting with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, Showdown Over CK Hutchison’s $22.8B Port Sale Threatens China’s Pro-Business Push
Trade Update – March 18, 2025
California-Sonora Sign Energy Memo of Understanding; CalChamber Hosts Lunch to Discuss Sonora’s Potential as Clean Energy Hub, Guest Commentary: Stronger Together: German American Trade Relations in a Changing World, Succeeding Together: U.S.-Ireland Business Report 2025, CalChamber Quarterly Economic Report: Risks to Economic Growth Trajectory Include Federal Deficit, Asset ‘Bubble’, East Coast/Gulf Ports Employers, Union Dockworkers Sign Contract, ILA and USMA officially sign six-year master contract agreement at ceremonies in NJ, Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Timber and Lumber
Trade Update – March 11, 2025
Trade Policy Expert Details Economic Impacts of Newly Declared Tariffs, Trump says he’ll raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, Official U.S. Customs and Border Patrol statement on tariffs, Trump delays tariffs on many Canadian, Mexican imports for one month, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Adjusts Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to Minimize Disruption to the Automotive Industry, Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Southern Border, Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border, Public Hearing Regarding Section 301 Investigation on China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Targeting of the Semiconductor Industry for Dominance, USMCA Forward 2025
Trade Update – March 4, 2025
Guest Commentary: Perspective on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Mexico to impose retaliatory tariffs on US following China and Canada as trade war heats up, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Proceeds with Tariffs on Imports from Canada and Mexico, Mexico to impose retaliatory tariffs on US following China and Canada as trade war heats up, US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen Tuesday, says commerce chief, CalChamber Outlines Trade Priorities, Concerns for Federal Officials, Congress, Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products, U.S. Trade Representative Announces 2025 Trade Policy Agenda
Trade Update – February 25, 2025
Guest Commentary: The True Cost of U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Are 'Going Forward' With More Import Taxes to Come, Canada, Mexico to step up fentanyl, border talks this week to avoid Trump’s tariffs, Trump Eyes Tariffs to Counter Digital Taxes Big Tech Loathes, Defending American Companies and Innovators from Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties, USTR Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Actions in Section 301 Investigation of China’s Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance, Need to deepen discussions on WTO reform highlighted at General Council meeting
Trade Update – February 18, 2025
California Business Outlook, Dinner, A Conversation with the architect of Trump’s New Trade War - Podcast, ILA to vote on contract Feb. 25, Celebrating 100 Years of CalChamber Membership: Teichert's Legacy, Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores American Competitiveness and Security in FCPA Enforcement, Priorities and Mission of the Second Trump Administration’s Department of State, 2025 CalChamber Issues Guide Posted on Web
Trade Update – February 4, 2025
Trump Tariffs: Some Put on Hold, Others Take Effect, China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google, Mexico President Says Tariffs Delayed After Conversation With Trump, Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days, Trudeau says, Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit, Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border, Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China, Travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, February 1–6, 2025
Trade Update – January 28, 2025
2025 Los Angeles Fires Help and info for people affected by the wildfires, Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation, Davos Can’t Stop Worrying About Inflation Genie Escaping Bottle, Watch: Trump delivers virtual address to Davos Forum, Debating Tariffs – Video, Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary, John Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director, World Bank president cautions against hasty reaction to Trump policies, Port of Los Angeles processed 10.3 million TEUs in 2024, USDA Trade Mission to Expand Exports in Thailand, Southeast Asia, CalChamber, Dozens of Local Chambers Bring Together Key Policy, Strategy Leaders to Discuss California’s Top 2025 Legislative Priorities
Trade Update – January 21, 2025
CalChamber Compiles List of Los Angeles Wildfire Resources, The Inaugural Address, America First Trade Policy, California, Canada Leaders Discuss Future of Energy Innovation at CalChamber Lunch, California Governor Proposes $322B Budget with No Deficit, 2025 Legislative Calendar, Congressional Budget Office Report, CalChamber Board Member Sima Patel Nominated in Global Hospitality Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People in Global Hospitality, Port Employers, Union Dockworkers Reach Tentative Deal at East Coast, Gulf Ports, Marco Rubio has been sworn in as America's Secretary of State, Our 2025 Annual CalChamber Webinar on California’s Budget featuring the Governor’s Director of Finance Joe Stephenshaw
Trade Update – December 17, 2024
Trump appears to side with union in port contract dispute, Statement from USMX, Canada Post Strike Ends, but SMBs Say Holiday ‘Too Late to Salvage', mwConnect Founder and President Margaret Wong Elected Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, Trump administration tracker shows his latest top staff picks for his 2025 term, USTR Increases Tariffs Under Section 301 on Tungsten Products, Wafers, and Polysilicon, Concluding the Statutory Four-Year Review, USTDA, Meridiam Collaborate to Mobilize Finance for Infrastructure, SoCalGas Incoming President and CEO Maryam S. Brown to Chair CalChamber Board in 2025
Trade Update – December 10, 2024
CalChamber Joins Effort to Prevent Supply Chain, Ports Disruption in New Year, Global Trade Update (December 2024), Readout of the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor Summit, Trump’s Cabinet And Key Jobs: Harmeet Dhillon, Mark Paoletta, Alina Habba Tapped For Legal Roles, Trump’s pick for China ambassador could be bad news for Beijing, First agreement under Taiwan-US trade initiative to come into force, Director Ebong Travels to Türkiye, Egypt and Bulgaria, The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks
Trade Update – December 3, 2024
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: 2024 Report to Congress Executive Summary and Recommendations, Congressional committee advises revoking China’s trade status, UPDATE ON STATUS OF USMX-ILA NEGOTIATIONS, Canadian West Coast and Montreal strike – ILWU-BCMEA & CUPE-MEA negotiations, FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Trip to Angola, Complete list of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and White House appointments – Slides, Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency, Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on the Re-Appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Record agriculture trade deficit expected to keep growing, Canada's provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico
Trade Update – November 12, 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