Tag: International Trade
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,
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
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
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
CalChamber, Coalition Voice Continuing Support for US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 500 chambers and associations from all 50 states last week in signing a coalition letter to...
California Connections a Key in Transition to Reinventing Transatlantic Relationship
Relations between the United States and Europe are in a transition phase, Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, president of the German Marshall Fund of the...
Trade Update – December 2, 2025
CalChamber Signs Coalition Letter in Support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, EU Rejects US Demand to Ease Tech Rules for Lower Steel Tariffs, Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil, Port of LA closes on 10 million TEUs in 2025, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Solidifies Economic and Defense Partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Goods trade growth set to moderate as barometer index dips
November 28, 2025
Trade Update – November 18th, 2025
Fact Sheet: Following Trade Deal Announcements, President Donald J. Trump Modifies the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariffs with Respect to Certain Agricultural Products, Joint Statement on a Framework for a United States – Switzerland – Liechtenstein Agreement on Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Historic Trade Deals with Western Hemisphere Trading Partners, Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast shows continued growth despite challenging environment, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Releases
2025 Report to Congress, China suspends port fees on US-linked ships for a year, Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent with the Economic and Trade Arrangement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, Modifying Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China, Surge in new tariffs accompanied by measures to increase trade,
WTO report on G20 finds
Trade Update – November 4th, 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strikes Deal on Economic and Trade Relations with China, Trump takes center stage at APEC–yet Asia’s business leaders are optimistic that multilateralism will prevail, Trump tariffs: the Supreme Court case that could change global trade as we know it, The United States Signs Technology Prosperity Deals with Japan and Korea, 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, Memorandum of Cooperation Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan
US and China Pause Port Fees
During his recent trip to Asia, President Donald Trump agreed to cooperate on shipbuilding with South Korea and Japan — and agreed with China...
CalChamber Submits Comments on Review of US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The California Chamber of Commerce submitted public comments on November 3, as the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is starting a public consultation...
Trade Update – October 21, 2025
IMO net-zero shipping talks to resume in 2026, IMO Delays Vote on Global Shipping Carbon Tax by One Year After U.S. Pressure Campaign, Adjusting Imports of Medium- And Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- And Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, And Buses into The United States, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses the Threat to National Security from Imports of Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Parts, and Buses, Statement from U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent for the World Bank Development Committee and IMF International Monetary and Financial Committee, CalChamber Final Status Report on Major Legislation for Business
Trade Update – October 14, 2025
18th Anniversary of CITU, California Trade Mission: Poland and Ukraine, World Bank raises China growth forecast to 4.8% despite U.S. trade tensions, China’s rare earth gambit reveals the next phase of its economic warfare, Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Trade Negotiation Progress with Cambodia, USTR Modifies Certain Aspects of Section 301 Ships Action and Proposes Further Modifications to the Action, US makes peso purchase in controversial Argentina rescue plan, California partners with Belgium to boost business, strengthen economic ties,
US Imposes New Fees on Chinese Ships
Starting today, the United States is imposing new shipping fees that could increase the cost of Chinese goods and potentially reduce imports.
The Trump administration...






