Tag: International Trade
United States, Cuba Restore Diplomatic Relations
After 54 years, the United States and Cuba yesterday restored full diplomatic relations following the Cold War. The California Chamber of Commerce is hopeful...
CalChamber Calls on Congressional Delegation to Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank
As Congress reconvenes on Tuesday, July 7, the California Chamber of Commerce is asking the state’s representatives to support reauthorizing the U.S. Export-Import Bank,...
President Signs CalChamber-Supported Trade Bills
U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday signed California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that renews the authority for the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate...
U.S. Senate Passes CalChamber-Supported Trade Bill
The U.S. Senate agreed with the California Chamber of Commerce, voting 60-38 to pass Trade Promotion Authority yesterday. The measure renews the authority for...
CalChamber Applauds U.S. Senate for Passing Bipartisan Trade Promotion Bill
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today commended the U.S. Senate for passing Trade Promotion Authority.
The measure renews the authority...
Annual Visit Highlights Japan-California Trade/Investment Partnership
An annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest export partners.
Leading...
CalChamber Urges Senate to Support Congressional Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported resolution urging Congress to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is awaiting a vote by...
CalChamber Applauds U.S. House for Passing Bipartisan Trade Promotion Bill; Urges Agreement on Trade...
On Friday, the United States House of Representatives passed the portion of the Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 that would renew...
CalChamber, Broad Business Coalition Support Federal Ports Legislation
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a large coalition of manufacturers, farmers and agribusinesses, wholesalers, retailers, importers, exporters, distributors, and transportation and logistics...
Economic Advisory Council: California Economy Maintains Momentum as Ports Bounce Back, Tax Revenues Surge
California’s economy appears to be maintaining strong momentum through the first few months of 2015, even though the state’s economy continues to be impacted...
CalChamber Urges U.S. House of Representatives to Pass Bipartisan Bill Promoting Trade
(June 3, 2015) The U.S. House of Representatives will consider federal legislation to renew the authority for the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative to...
CalChamber Forum Highlights Transatlantic, Trans-Pacific Relationships
U.S. relations with trading partners across the Atlantic and around the Pacific, as well as federal Trade Promotion Authority legislation were the topics of...
Trade Essential for Economic Growth, Jobs
California Exports: 229 Foreign Markets, More than 10% of U.S. Total
Making sure U.S. businesses—from light manufacturers to service providers—benefit from higher growth, employment and...
CalChamber Vice President Appointed by Governor to International Trade and Investment Advisory Council
Susanne Stirling, California Chamber of Commerce vice president for international affairs has been appointed to the International Trade and Investment Advisory Council by Governor...
CalChamber Luncheon Spotlights Trade/Investment Opportunities in Mexico, California
Trade and investment opportunities in Mexico and California were the topic of discussion yesterday at the California Chamber of Commerce International Luncheon Forum as...
CalChamber Urges Quick Passage of Bipartisan U.S. Bill Promoting Trade
Federal legislation renewing the authority for the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements has been introduced. The California Chamber of Commerce...
Senate Committee Moves Bill Encouraging International Trade/Tourism
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that encourages international trade and tourism by creating an enhanced driver license unanimously passed the Senate Transportation and Housing...
Normalized Relations with Cuba Could Open Trade Opportunities for U.S., State
The potential for changed relations with Cuba to open economic and trade opportunities for U.S. and California companies was the subject of a lively...
Port Slowdown Highlights Need for Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
The recent port slowdown made headlines across the country and is estimated to have cost the national economy about $2 billion a day. And, no...
CalChamber Capitol Report: California and U.S. Set New Export Record
Newly released trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce revealed another record-breaking year in exports for California and the United States.
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