Tag: International Trade
World Trade Month Spotlights Importance of Global Trade to State, U.S. Economies
After a year of global uncertainty, international trade continues to be in the spotlight and its importance is once again being highlighted this month...
Rebate Program Aims to Help Businesses Explore Global Markets
Companies that do business internationally or seeking to start may want to consider saving time and money by signing up for the ATA Carnet,...
Global Groups Express Cautious Optimism for Post-Pandemic Worldwide Recovery
Economic reports recently released by two key global organizations present cautiously optimistic signs for worldwide recovery.
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) reported on March 31...
Recent Agreements Provide Framework for Ongoing Partnership in Multiple Sectors
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Ambassador Márcia Loureiro, Consul General, Consulate General of Brazil in...
CalChamber Staff News
CalChamber’s Susanne Stirling
is Sacramento County Woman of the Year
CalChamber Vice President for International Affairs Susanne T. Stirling has been recognized for her leadership and...
Green & Gold Recovery: Ireland, California Can Shape Future Post-Pandemic Economy
A View from Ireland
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Robert O’Driscoll, Consul General of Ireland in...
CalChamber Outlines Trade Priorities for Congress, Federal Officials
As the Biden-Harris administration and 117th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and support for...
Director Gives Analysis of UK Trade with US, California After Brexit
The trade partnership between the United Kingdom and California can serve as an ideal model for how Anglo-American trade can go forward, political scientist...
California-UK After Brexit: Prospects for Partnership Webinar
California-United Kingdom relations following the latter’s exit from the European Union was the focus of an international virtual event hosted by the California Chamber...
California Still a Top Exporting State
Trade statistics released this month by the U.S. Department of Commerce show that California remained a top exporting state in 2020.
California exported $156.112 billion...
World Trade Organization Announces First Woman and African as Director General
On Monday February 15, the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria will be Director General. She will be the first...
Export-Import Bank Maintains Quorum, Ability to Help Exporters
The Export-Import Bank of the United States will continue to operate with a quorum following the early February presidential appointment of James Cruse to...
Synergy in Many Fields, from Tech to Food, Boosts Ongoing Trade/Investment Success
The following responses to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Consul General William Chik, Consulate General of the Republic of...
California-UK After Brexit: Prospects for Partnership
California-United Kingdom relations following the latter’s exit from the European Union will be the focus of an international virtual event hosted by the California...
A New Year, A New Deal: The UK’s Future Relationship with California
Following are observations on future United Kingdom-California relations by Joe White, Tech Envoy to the United States and British Consul General San Francisco; and...
African Continental Free Trade Agreement in Effect Now; Fully Operational in 2030
After five years of negotiations on cutting cross-border tariffs, trade and investment opportunities in Africa are in the spotlight as the African nations prepare...
CalChamber Hosts Virtual Event for International Representatives with Governor Newsom and Lt. Governor Kounalakis
The California Chamber of Commerce hosted a Zoom event for the California Consular Corps and Foreign Economic Partners with special guests Governor Gavin Newsom...
Economic Diversity, Foreign Investment Ties Inspire Long-Lasting Partnership in Trade
A View from France
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Consul General Julie Duhaut-Bedos, Consulate General of...
Forum Examines Role of Taiwan, U.S. in Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Restructuring
“Pandemic Prevention and Supply Chain Restructuring” was the focus of a forum presented online on Tuesday, November 24 by the Taiwan-USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion...
What to Expect from Biden Administration on Asia Pacific Trade Matters
A shift back toward coalition building in trade discussions will be the major outcome under a new administration, a longtime trade specialist told the...