Tag: Susanne T. Stirling
Trade Report: Strong Start to 2017 for California Exports
California’s merchandise export trade started 2017 with an exceptionally strong showing in January, posting a nominal 10.9% gain over the same month in 2016,...
North America Trade Policy: Opportunities Abound with California Neighbors
While there are areas that can be improved, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) serves the employment, trading and environmental interests of California,...
CalChamber Participates in Mexico’s Senate Delegation Visit
The California Chamber of Commerce recently participated in meetings with a small visiting delegation of senators from Mexico, all members of the Foreign Affairs...
CalChamber to Co-Host North America Trade Policy Luncheon
The future of trade policy in North America will be the focus of a noon luncheon and discussion co-hosted by the California Chamber of...
Trade Report: California Exports End 2016 on High Note
California’s merchandise export trade concluded 2016 with an exceptionally strong showing in December, posting a nominal 9.3% gain over the same month in 2015,...
CalChamber Reiterates Trade Priorities for New Administration, Congress
As the new administration and 115th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce will be communicating its international trade priorities and support...
Trade Report: California Exports Gain Ground Again
California’s merchandise export trade continued its late-year growth spurt in November by posting a nominal 12.1% gain over the same month one year earlier,...
Trade Report: California Exports Resume Growth
California’s merchandise export trade resumed its growth trajectory in October, according to a recent trade report by Beacon Economics.
Growth posted a nominal 3.8% gain...
Panama Free Trade Commission Reports, U.S.-Panama Trade Agreement Implementation Moving Smoothly
Implementation of the trade agreement between the United States and Panama is going smoothly, trade officials for both nations reported after a recent meeting...
Trade Critical to California in U.S. Economy
International trade has come under attack in the recent presidential election campaign, and it is important for all to understand the significance that trade...
Following Latest Round of Negotiations, CalChamber Urges State Congressional Delegation to Support Transatlantic Economic...
The United States remains fully engaged and is as committed as ever to the successful passage of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), said...
Small Businesses Eligible for Federal Grant for Trade and Export Initiative
California has received a grant from the federal government to help small businesses boost trade and exports abroad, according to the Governor’s Office of...
Report: California Export Numbers Up In Latest Data
California’s merchandise export trade posted solid year-over-year gains in August, according to a recent trade report by Beacon Economics.
According to a Beacon Economics analysis...
CalChamber Joins D.C. Forums Supporting Trans-Pacific Partnership
The California Chamber of Commerce joined trade specialists from across the nation last week at sessions focusing on reasons to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership...
‘Europe Matters’ German Marshall Fund President Emphasizes
Europe’s importance to both the United States and California was the focus of a recent California Chamber of Commerce international breakfast.
Featured speaker Dr. Karen...
Lunch Highlights Strong Norway-California Trade/Investment Ties
The numerous areas that affect trade and investment between Norway and California were the subject of a lively exchange at a September 15 luncheon...
CalChamber Members Work Together to Build Next Generation Container Ships
General Dynamics NASSCO and Matson Navigation Company, Inc., both members of the California Chamber of Commerce, announced in late August they had signed a...
CalChamber Urging Congress to Act on Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Congress returns from its summer recess today for four more weeks of pre-election action. The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California congressional...
Coalition Seeks Feedback on Generalized System of Preferences Renewal
July 29 marked the one-year anniversary of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program going back into effect. The California Chamber of Commerce was...
Report: U.S., California Largest Recipients of Foreign Direct Investment
The United States is the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI), according to a recent report released by the U.S. Department of...