Tag: Susanne T. Stirling

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...

California Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Join Forces in Support of...

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)...

Urge President Trump Not to Finalize Stand-Alone Steel/Aluminum Tariff

(Post has been updated to reflect the Presidential Proclamation signed March 8) The California Chamber of Commerce has deep concerns over the impact that a...

Seventh Round of NAFTA Negotiations Begins Today

The seventh round of the negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada and Mexico will begin today...

Canada Day: What Changes in NAFTA Mean for Agriculture in California

The California-Canada economic partnership, ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) trade talks and what changes in the agreement could mean for agriculture in...

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...

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...

U.S.-Korea Free Trade Meetings Conclude

Officials from the United States and the Republic of Korea concluded their meetings yesterday on advancing amendment and modification negotiations and other discussions on...

NAFTA Negotiations Make Real Headway

The sixth round of negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) made real headway, according to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. The latest...

Sixth Round of NAFTA Negotiations Begins Today

The sixth round of the negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada and Mexico will begin today...

United States, Korea Hold Amendment Negotiations on KORUS FTA

Negotiations on amendments and modifications of the California Chamber of Commerce-supported U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) will be held in Washington, D.C. today. The...

Consul General: United Kingdom Aims to Be Champion of Global Free Trade

Leaving the European Union is not about the United Kingdom cutting itself off from the rest of the world, British Consul General Andrew Whittaker...

Trade Report: California Exports Edge Lower

California’s export trade dipped in October, according to a Beacon Economics analysis of U.S. trade statistics released December 5 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign...

Trade Report: California Exports Edge Upwards

California’s export trade grew in September, according to a Beacon Economics analysis of U.S. trade statistics released November 3 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign...

CalChamber Blog Highlights Synergies with California on Israel Trip

At the invitation of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, California Chamber of Commerce Vice President of International Affairs Susanne T. Stirling joined a small...

California Receives Money to Boost Small Business Exports

California has received $500,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration to increase export activities among small businesses. The funding, part of the State Trade...

CalChamber to California Senators: Support Swift and Efficient NAFTA Renegotiation

The United States should be committed to a swift and efficient North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation, the California Chamber of Commerce said...

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...

Trade Report: California Exports Edge Upwards

California’s exporters recorded modest growth in August, according to a recent Beacon Economics analysis of U.S. trade statistics released October 5 by the U.S....

CalChamber Participates in D.C. Trade Gathering

The California Chamber of Commerce recently joined nearly 125 trade specialists from across the nation for sessions focused on trade issues at the National...