Tag: International Trade

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Q&A: Impact of Tariffs on Trade in California

Following are answers to common questions about the impact tariffs have on the U.S. and California economies. • How can tariffs affect trade between two...

Trade Update – August 26, 2025

California, Denmark Agree to Cooperate on Climate, Technology Efforts, CalChamber, California Show Support for Rebuilding Ukraine, Zambia-U.S. State-Level Partnership Roadshow 2025, European, Asian postal services to halt shipments to US after end of de minimis tariff exemption, Joint Statement on a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, Joint Statement on U.S.-China Economic and Trade Meeting in Stockholm, Meeting of the Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services, Department of Commerce Takes Action Against the Biden Administration’s Unlawfully Established Operator of the National Semiconductor Technology Center, “Natcast”, US and China agree to critical extension, preventing tariff surge on the world’s two largest economies, CalChamber Launches Statewide ‘Keep California Leading the AI Race’ Campaign

Assembly Committee Examines California-Asia Trade and Investment

The status of trade and investment between California and Asia and the effects of U.S. trade tariffs were the focus of the first informational...
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Executive Order Will Levy Duties on Low-Value Imports from World At-Large

Starting August 29, imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would...

Trade Update – August 5, 2025

Details Change But Tariffs a Key Priority for Trump Administration, Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates, Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries, Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border, Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of Brazil, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Action to Address the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper, On the Nomination PN22-13: William Kimmitt, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump's Vision for a New System of International Trade, Secretary Rollins Statement on Confirmation of Luke Lindberg as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Services trade growth slows in first quarter of 2025, BP makes its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years

Trade Update – July 29, 2025

Fact Sheet: The United States and European Union Reach Massive Trade Deal, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement, Fact Sheet: The United States and Indonesia Reach Historic Trade Deal, Joint Statement on Framework for United States-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, Ambassador Greer and Secretary Rollins Issue Statements Following Australia’s Decision to Open Historic Market Access to U.S. Beef, DG Okonjo-Iweala appoints new Deputy Director-General, Leaders Starmer and Modi hail long-sought India-UK trade deal as historic

Trade Update – July 22, 2025

USIBC 50th Anniversary Special Summit, Finance Committee Advances USTR, Treasury Nominations; Defense Secretary orders review, Mexico's Bimbo to invest $2 billion in the country through 2028, Trump says deal reached with Philippines on tariffs, The United States Withdraws from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Philippine President Marcos, Jr., Trump selects a U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Nearly $297 Million Transaction to Angola, How the Port of Long Beach Plans to Finally Overtake Rival LA

Trade Update – July 15, 2025

CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Mark Longtime Alliance on Trade Matters, Coalition Again Urges U.S. Trade Rep Not to Proceed with Anti-China Proposal, Trump hosts five African leaders as tariffs, aid cuts bite, President Trump Revises, Delays Tariffs, V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump - U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief, Trump readies blanket tariffs as he brushes off inflation worries, EU Targets Boeing, US Cars and Bourbon With €72 Billion List, EU wants to boost G7 coordination to fend off Trump’s tariffs, G-20 Agenda Eclipsed as Bessent Skips South Africa Meeting Again, America First Trade Win: USDA Blocks Additional Specialty Sugar Imports, DG Okonjo-Iweala: “More than ever all eyes are on us”, Trump administration adds 21% tariff on Mexican tomato imports. What that could mean for California

CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Mark Longtime Alliance on Trade Matters

A working luncheon in Sacramento enabled longtime trade allies from the California Chamber of Commerce and leading associations of Japanese businesses to exchange thoughts...

Trade Update – July 8, 2025

We Pay The Tariffs, G3 Partners Opens Procomer Office in Silicon Valley to Accelerate U.S. Investment into Costa Rica, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Continues Enforcement of Reciprocal Tariffs and Announces New Tariff Rates, US Ambassador Says ‘Win-Win’ Trade Deal With Canada Is Within Reach, Programme of the Danish EU Presidency, Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates, President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill: A Win for Workers, Farmers, and America’s Future, 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments, WTO issues new edition of World Tariff Profiles, New CalChamber Web Page Offers Employer Immigration Law Resources

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
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CalChamber Urges U.S. Administration to Address Expected Port Congestion, Supply Chain Disruptions

This week, the California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 225 trade associations and other supply chain stakeholders in urging the federal administration to...

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

International Economic Forecast

Dr. Christopher Thornberg, founder of Beacon Economics, outlines for California Business Outlook attendees on June 4 the relationship between social narratives, economic policy...
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International Trade and Tariffs

Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Visit California President/CEO Caroline Beteta discuss the many connections between international trade, tourism, tariffs, California’s economic success and affordability. 2025...
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Trump Tariffs Remain Despite Legal Challenge

Consecutive rulings by two U.S. courts this week have left in place until later in June the global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. On...

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

UK Ready to Do Business with California

The British Government promised to make the United Kingdom the best country to do business. We are delivering. This month, our economy received three...

New US-UK Trade Deal Aims to Boost Export Opportunities for Businesses

On May 8 — the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II — President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer...

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’