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Trade Update – July 13, 2026

NATO allies reaffirm ‘ironclad’ collective defense commitment despite Trump threats, US officials compiling 'menu' of Spanish goods, as Trump weighs embargo, NATO Summit 2026, Tariff refunds push U.S. June budget deficit to $120 billion, Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of a $2 billion investment in Roseville, Calif., Adjusting Imports of Commercial Aircraft, Jet Engines, and Aircraft and Engine Parts into the United States, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Historic Defense Investment from NATO Allies, Powering American Industry, Joint Statement by the Heads of the IEA, IMF, World Bank, and WTO

Trade Update – July 7, 2026

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico, Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on the USMCA Joint Review, Statement by Minister LeBlanc following trilateral CUSMA joint review meeting, NATO Summit 2026, NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect, U.S. Chamber Welcomes Joshua Walker as Chief International Affairs Officer, Millions of Trump tariff refunds sent out quickly before deadline, International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds, Trump threatens NATO on eve of summit,

Trade Update – June 30, 2026

250 Years in the making, U.S. Commercial Service: U.S.- Canada, Japan Business Leaders, CalChamber Mark 25 Years of Collaboration on Shared Issues, Mexico, Trade deadline prompts North American bid for unity, Canada have formed a common front on CUSMA talks, says Sheinbaum, Visit California names Julie Coker President & CEO, Sacramento-Morelia Sister Cities, Sacramento 'builds bridges, not walls' as it officially partners with Mexican city, US launches new Chinese tech crackdown, will ban some imports, European electric carmaker banned from the US over China links, Swiss president to visit US amid push for trade deal

Trade Update – June 23, 2026

Business, Government Leaders Exchange Thoughts for Shaping a Better State Future, Gov. Newsom, Lt. Gov. Kounalakis Mingle with Consular Corps, International Partners During Reception at Historic Governor’s Mansion, Similarities of States North/South of Border Basis for Many Collaboration Opportunities, CalChamber Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor, Supreme Court denies challenge to Trump's first-term Section 301 duties, Republicans push USMCA renewal, Trilateral meeting for USMCA trade deal review scheduled for July 1, CTV News reports, Joint Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard, Affordable CA Initiative Qualifies for Nov. Ballot

Trade Update – June 9, 2026

US proposes new tariffs on China, EU over forced labor, USTR Makes Findings and Proposes Action in 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Trade in Forced Labor Goods, USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Scope and Operation of a Mechanism to Promote Balanced and Reciprocal Trade with China, Federal Register Notice on Input From U.S.-China Board of Trade, California Primary Election Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Unofficial Election Results, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens Customs Enforcement, U.S. judge warns DOJ appeal could upend Trump tariff refunds, Canada hits pause on Netflix fee that would’ve cost streaming giants billions, Reps. Panetta, Valadao, Thompson Lead Bipartisan Group of California Members in Requesting Québec Lift Ban on American Wine Imports, WTO’s leading indicator points to continued trade resilience

Trade Update – June 2, 2026

California Secretary of State Election Information, California: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links, Trump administration wants autos under USMCA to be at least 50% made in America, The United States and Mexico Conclude First Bilateral Round Related to the Joint Review of the USMCA, US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada, State of California attracts global investment through coordinated international engagement at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, Treasury Begins Sanctions Modernization Effort by Removing Outdated Entries, Joint Statement by the Heads of the IEA, IMF, World Bank, and WTO

Trade Update – May 26, 2026

The California Business Outlook and Dinner marks a historic milestone, First USMCA negotiations to focus on content rules, economic security, Greer says, MPA Responds to Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Decision on Online Streaming Services, President Trump’s State Visit to China Delivers Historic Deals and Greater Market Access for American Farmers, Ranchers, Workers, and Businesses, China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Historic Deals with China, Delivering for American Workers, Farmers, and Industry, Taiwanese president says island will not be sacrificed after Trump-Xi meeting, CalChamber Supports Modernization of African Trade Preference Program, Trump administration appeals latest court loss on tariffs, CalChamber Issues Statement on Release of Revised State Budget, 100+ Organizations Join Coalition Backing the Building an Affordable California Act

Trade Update – May 5, 2026

Trade Prosperity in Uncertain Times Depends on Cross-Border Partnerships, CalChamber Asks State Representatives in Congress to Support Deadline, Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs, USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, Request for Comments on the Modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Southern California Ports Have Regained Their Growth Footing, But West Coast Gateways Still Have a Heavy Lift to Full Recovery, USA-Eurasia Transportation Forum 

Trade Update – April 28, 2026

It’s Time to Build an Affordable California., Building an Affordable California Act (BACA), President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to Welcome His Majesty King Charles the III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Her Majesty Queen Camilla for a State Visit, Donna Lucas to Lead CalChamber Board for Rest of 2026, California Travel Industry Continues as Economic Mainstay, Procedures for Submissions by Certain Steel and Aluminum Producers Committing to New U.S. Steel or Aluminum Production To Obtain Tariff Adjustments Under Proclamation 10984

Trade Update – April 21, 2026

U.S. Opens Tariff Refund Portal as Companies Rush to Reclaim $166 Billion, First Phase of Tariff Refund Process to Begin on April 20, CSMS # 68315804 – Introduction – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds, April 20, 2026 Deployment, Tariff Refunds Guide and FAQ: What Importers Need to Know, Mexico eyes early trade deal on steel, aluminum, autos ahead of USMCA, Expert warns it could still take 'months on end' before shipping returns to normal if Strait of Hormuz reopens, India-US trade talks to begin in Washington today, Trump's tariffs in focus, U.S. and Philippines Plan the Launch of Historic 4,000 Acre Economic Security Zone to Shore Up Supply Chains, Chair’s Statement of the United States G20 Presidency

Trade Update – April 14, 2026

California Chamber’s Barrera says environmental review streamlining will boost housing & growth, CalChamber Opposes Bill Seeking to Harm International Businesses, EU Entry/Exit System Full Implementation Still April, Trump’s latest tariffs face trade court showdown, Advancing the United States-Hungary Bilateral Partnership, US trade chief says tech restrictions to block Chinese autos, Trump recommends USDA official to direct World Food Programme, Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead

Trade Update – April 7, 2026

Canada Day Luncheon Attendees Tout Subnational Diplomacy Efforts, USTR Releases 2026 National Trade Estimate Report, USTR highlights China’s stranglehold on critical minerals in annual trade estimate report, MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues, As the WTO flounders, the world’s middle powers go their own way, WTO talks end with no deal to extend e-commerce tariff, Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs ban, Budget of the Government – FY 2027, Costly Anti-AI Proposals Added to CalChamber’s Affordability Agenda, EU Entry/Exit System Full Implementation Still April 9, with Flexibility

Trade Update – March 24, 2026

Canadian Consul General: ‘People Trade’ Moves Economy, US readies for WTO summit, USTR Issues Report on WTO Reform on Eve of Ministerial Conference, AI investment and Middle East conflict shape outlook for global trade, The United States and Mexico Announce Next Steps in Bilateral Discussions in Advance of the USMCA Joint Review, CalChamber Releases 2026 Affordability Agenda, President Donald J. Trump Unveils National AI Legislative Framework, U.S. Leaders Need to See What’s Happening in China

Trade Update – March 17, 2026

A Partnership that Delivers - U.S. Ireland Business Report 2026, Trump’s latest tariffs face a fresh set of legal hurdles, US customs agency says building system for tariff refunds is 40% to 80% complete, Executive Director Gene Seroka on Bloomberg Surveillance - What Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Mean to Global Shipping - VIDEO, Port of Los Angeles February cargo Volume Second Best on Record, US Commerce Department withdraws planned rule on AI chip exports, government website shows

Trade Update – March 10, 2026

IMF's Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher, US judge to meet parties on Trump-tariff refunds in closed-door ‘settlement conference’, White House Unveils President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America, Washington, California and Québec release draft agreement to link carbon markets, Agreement on the Harmonization of Market-Based Programs for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Between the Government Du Québec, the State of California, and the State of Washington (DRAFT), Nintendo Sues the U.S. Government to Get Refunds for Trump’s Ridiculous Tariffs, USTDA Hosts Honduran President, Signs Agreement to Diversify U.S. Supply Chain Routes in the Western Hemisphere, The value of the WTO: An economics viewpoint in six instalments

Trade Update – March 3, 2026

President Announces 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report, California Remains Top Exporting State, Energy supplies are now part of the fight with Iran, Iran Conflict Forces Middle East Oil Shutdowns, Strands 150 Ships at Hormuz, Hegseth Holds Press Conference, Shipping Lanes Key Reason For Iran Strikes, California manufacturers struggle with uncertainty from tariffs, some state policies | California Politics 360,

Trade Update – February 24, 2026

Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Tariffs, Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’, Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries, Ending Certain Tariff Actions, 2025 U.S. Trade Reaches A Record $5.6 Trillion And Trade Deficit Sets A New High, U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December and Annual 2025, Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion, 'Dismal' China exports add to freight trade slump for nation's biggest port, EU freezes US trade deal after Supreme Court tariff ruling

Trade Update – February 17, 2026

Trump administration lowering Taiwan tariffs in new trade deal, Ambassador Greer Oversees Signing of U.S.-Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, Welcome to the Munich Security Conference 2026, Live updates: Munich Security Conference, Congress eyes Munich conference as opportunity to rebuild confidence among NATO allies, Republicans rebel against Trump tariffs: Full list, Senate Republicans rally behind USMCA even as Trump’s support waivers, Initiative Reaches Key Signature Threshold Early- Building an Affordable California, WTO chief calls for reform of global trading system, Mexico's Senate backs 40-hour workweek in initial vote

Trade Update – February 10, 2026

Visitor Screening Proposal Could Hurt Tourism, CalChamber Warns, President Signs Renewal of Trade Preference Program for African Nations, US-Iran Trade Tensions: Trump's New Tariff Framework Explained, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran, Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation, Ambassador Greer Signs the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, U.S., Allies Aim to Break China’s Critical Minerals Dominance, 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial, Building an Affordable California Act Hits Key 25% Signature Threshold Ahead of Schedule as Diverse Coalition Lines Up to Support Measure, China threatens Panama with 'heavy price' after Trump canal victory

Trade Update – February 3, 2026

US, Mexico Report Progress in Discussions Preceding Review of Free Trade Agreement, Readout of Ambassador Greer’s Meeting with Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard, US, Mexico agree to begin talks on USMCA reforms, timing unclear, Top 3 conditions informing the EU-India defense deal, India and the EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic trade agreement, What to know about California’s 2026 elections and key dates, WTO panel issues report regarding certain US tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act,