Tag: Susanne T. Stirling
British Expert: Long Ties, Friendship a Solid Base for State-UK Trade Relations
Long ties of trade and friendship between California and the United Kingdom are a solid foundation for continuing relations in this time of flux,...
Shared Values Form Core of Australia-California Partnerships on Climate, New Technology
Multiple connections enhance continuing strong economic relations between Australia, the United States and California, Ambassador Jane Duke, Consul General of Australia in Los Angeles,...
Western Hemisphere Leaders Gather in Los Angeles for Summit of the Americas
Leaders from the Western Hemisphere, with a few notable absences, gathered in Los Angeles last week for the Ninth Summit of the Americas.
The June...
Global Trade Issues with Touch of Politics Get Attention at CalChamber Forum
Common challenges facing the global community were the focus of an enthusiastic audience at the California Chamber of Commerce-hosted in-person International Forum last week.
Speaking...
2022 National Export Council Meeting Report
The California Chamber of Commerce recently joined nearly 150 trade specialists from across the nation for sessions focused on trade issues at the National...
World Trade Month: International Trade Critical to Weather Economic Downturns
After a year of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that has been hindered by a supply chain crisis, the war in Ukraine...
World Trade Month: International Trade Critical to Weather Economic Downturns
After a year of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that has been hindered by a supply chain crisis, the war in Ukraine...
CalChamber-Hosted Mexico Advocacy Day Lunch Focuses on Future of Bilateral Relationship
On May 3, the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon for the 13th Annual California Mexico Advocacy Day in conjunction with the Consulate...
Biden Signs Legislation to End Trade Relations with Russia, Ban Russian Oil Imports
Last week, President Joe Biden signed legislation ending permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia and codifying a ban on Russian oil.
The bipartisan package,...
U.S.-U.K. Trade Dialogue Resumes; Future Meetings Planned
The United States and the United Kingdom resumed trade talks at the end of March, two years after they were frozen and eight months...
CalChamber Hosts Reception for Japanese Ambassador and Delegation
On Monday, March 21 the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a reception for the Japanese Ambassador to the United States.
Ambassador Koji Tomita was accompanied...
Innovation Drives Ireland-California Collaborations in Many Fields
Ireland’s relationship with the United States and especially California is driven by innovation, Consul General Marcella Smyth told a California Chamber of Commerce audience...
Biden Worker-Centered Trade Policy Aims to Strengthen Labor Rights Worldwide
Workers and labor standards around the world are a central element of the Biden administration’s trade policy.
The 2022 Trade Policy Agenda and 2021 Annual Report...
Economic Impact of Russia’s Invasion into Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have an impact on the world economy that is still not fully recovered from the pandemic. However, it is...
USTR Releases Report on China’s WTO Compliance
Fifty years after President Richard Nixon made his historic visit to China, 20 years after China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO), and following...
Californians Among Ambassador Nominations Moving Forward in the U.S. Senate This Year
Biden Administration Finally Sees Movement on Ambassador Nominations
After a year in office, the Biden administration has finally received U.S. Senate confirmations for many of...
Partnership Working to Improve Conditions, Promote Economy in Central America
Promoting economic opportunity in northern Central America to address the root causes of migration is the focus of the Partnership for Central America (PCA),...
German Consul General Highlights Opportunities for California Businesses
California and Germany have many ongoing cooperative efforts underway already and there are more opportunities to come, German Consul General Oliver Schramm told a...
CalChamber Joins Call for Congress to Pass Tariff Relief Bill by End of Year
Congress must support U.S. jobs, competitiveness and growth by passing the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) by the end of the year.
That is the message...
Optimism in Air as Strong Vaccine Effort, New Regime Promote Business Recovery
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Felipe Espinosa, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce...