CalChamber-Supported Korean Trade Agreement Moves Forward
Last week, the U.S. Trade Representative announced that the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement has been modified to “improve implementation of the trade pact.” Agreement Amendments The amendments included an extension to the phase-out period for the 25% U.S.
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U.S. Policy Expert: Trade Talks to Open Markets Work Better than Tariff Wars to Boost Economy, Jobs
In an era where “trade is invading every zone,” increased tariffs on imports are the wrong way to generate prosperity for U.S. businesses, a trade policy expert told a California Chamber of Commerce gathering
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U.S., Mexico Reach Preliminary Trade Update Agreement
According to President Trump and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), as of August 27, the United States and Mexico have reached a preliminary agreement in principle, subject to finalization and implementation,
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America’s Indo-Pacific Vision
“The Indo-Pacific, which stretches from the United States west coast to the west coast of India, is a subject of great importance to American foreign policy,” said U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at
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U.S, New Zealand Conclude Talks for Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
The United States and New Zealand concluded two days of meetings on July 20 under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), noting the strong and growing trade relationship between the two countries and
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International Forum: California Continues to Blaze Trail in Trade
U.S. and California politics and trade priorities, global connections and the importance of exports were the topics discussed by an international trade expert, a veteran political columnist and an economist at the recent international
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Seventh Round of NAFTA Negotiations Concludes
The seventh round of negotiations have concluded in Mexico City, Mexico, and the negotiators report closing three additional chapters of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Although the trilateral meeting didn’t close as
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California Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Join Forces in Support of NAFTA
Chambers encourage continued, cooperative trade relationships between California and Ontario SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) encourage California state leaders, and in particular the California
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Generalized System of Preferences Approved by House
In the evening of February 13, the U.S. House voted 400-2 to pass H.R. 4979, bipartisan legislation providing a three-year retroactive renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences program. GSP is a longstanding U.S. trade
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Trade Report: California Exports Finish Strong in 2017
California’s merchandise export trade soared in December, according to a Beacon Economics analysis of U.S. trade statistics released February 6 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign shipments by California businesses totaled $15.32 billion for
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Fourth Round of NAFTA Negotiations Concludes
The fourth round of talks to renegotiate and modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) concluded in Arlington, Virginia on Tuesday. The California Chamber of Commerce urges a quick and efficient process, and
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