Tag: International Trade

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,

California Remains Top Exporting State

California, despite the current uncertainty around last year’s tariffs, remained a top exporting state in 2025, according to trade statistics released in February by...

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

US High Court Ruling Kicks Off New Round of Tariff Actions

Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that his administration does not have authority to impose tariffs under a national security law, President...

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
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Visitor Screening Proposal Could Hurt Tourism, CalChamber Warns

Sweeping changes to the screening requirements for visitors to the United States from certain countries could have a chilling effect on travel and communities...
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President Signs Renewal of Trade Preference Program for African Nations

Last week, President Trump signed legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through the end of the year....

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,
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US, Mexico Report Progress in Discussions Preceding Review of Free Trade Agreement

Following a meeting this week, representatives for the United States and Mexico reported “substantial progress” in their talks about bilateral trade relations and the...

Trade Update – January 27, 2026

Trump to global CEOs at Davos 2025: 'America is back and open for business', Trump rolls out his 'Board of Peace' at the Davos forum, Newsom administration alleges State Department pressure in Davos cancellation, Davos 2026: Who said what so far at world's top political and business summit, Alarm over Trump’s Greenland threat gives way to uncertainty around future deal Trump rules out using force to acquire Greenland, Greenland: "This is the first time in NATO's history that a member state - and moreover its founding pillar - threatens to annex the territory of an ally" , EU countries give final approval to Russian gas ban, Trump Moves to Reopen California Offshore Drilling, Triggering Unified West Coast Opposition, New CalCEO Council Focuses on Boosting California’s Economy, Business Coalition Urges Legislature to Reject Senate Bill 310

Trade Update – January 20, 2026

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, A Spirit of Dialogue Brings Record Numbers of World Leaders to Davos for World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, Joint Cooperation Statement on the announced tariffs, US, Taiwan come to $250B 'America First' tariff deal over semiconductors, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Action on Certain Advanced Computing Chips to Protect America’s Economic and National Security, CFCE, Lawrence Livermore Partners Release AI Primer for Lawmakers, Visit California President & CEO Caroline Beteta Announces Retirement After Three Decades of Service to California’s Tourism Industry
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US House Votes to Extend Trade Preference Program for African Nations

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 340-54 on January 12 to extend a trade preference program that has been the model behind U.S.-African trade...

Trade Update – January 13, 2026

2026 Annual CalChamber Webinar:A Closer Look at California's Budget, Governor Newsom announces proposed budget that refills the state’s “Rainy Day Fund,” protects previous accomplishments, and makes historic investments in education, Governor Newsom delivers final State of the State Address, honoring California’s past and reaffirming a brighter future for all, Joint opinion on Greenland, US-Africa Week Ahead: House votes to resurrect AGOA, Global economic growth remains tepid at 2.7%, well below pre-pandemic average

Trade Update – January 6, 2026

2026 Legislative Information, Governor Newsom to deliver State of the State Address -January 8th, 2026, Greenland, Cuba, Iran and more: Here are the countries Trump has warned since his Venezuela strike, Ten Elections to Watch in 2026, India’s $5.4 Billion Shipbuilding Gambit Takes Aim at China—and Rattles the West, U.S. Department of Homeland Security amending its regulations governing the process by which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) selects H-1B registrations for unique beneficiaries, Global Trade Braces for the Hangover After Trump’s Tariff Year, Get up to speed fast on the new California laws that might change your life in 2026, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Adjusts Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products into the United States
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Tariffs Leave CalChamber Members Wary, Bracing for Impact in 2026

California Chamber of Commerce members report new federal tariffs have had a variety of impacts on their companies and believe more challenges are on...

Trade Update – December 16, 2025

US Trade Court Won’t Pause Customs Process Amid Tariff Fight, United States Court of International Trade Opinion on Court Case to Halt Tarriff Processing, US trade deficit unexpectedly shrinks to smallest since 2020, China’s trade surplus with Europe is larger than US for the first time GO-Biz Leads Trade Mission to Poland and Ukraine, Building a Bridge between Lviv and California: Strengthening Ties, Connecting Markets, Creating Opportunities, Ways and Means Advances America’s Strategic Interests in Africa and Haiti, Expands Medicare Coverage, Fights Fraud, Strengthens Taxpayer Rights, Fact Sheet: AGOA Extension Act, On WTO Reform- Communication from the United States, New report finds global value chains resilient, reconfiguring amid latest challenges

Trade Update – December 9, 2025

California Connections a Key in Transition to Reinventing Transatlantic Relationship, National Security Strategy of the United States of America, Trump warns Europe faces ‘civilizational erasure’ in explosive new document, CalChamber, Coalition Voice Continuing Support for US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Carney, Trump and Sheinbaum met privately, agreed to 'keep working together' on trade deal: PMO, CalChamber Board Opposes Initiatives to Impose Wealth Tax, Restrict Artificial Intelligence Development