Tag: Tariffs
CalChamber on Tariffs: Unnecessary Cost Hikes Hurt Business, Impact Consumers and Disrupt Global Supply...
In response to ongoing news and announcements related to the Federal Administration’s actions on tariffs, and the Governor and Attorney General’s recent lawsuit challenging...
Trump Orders New ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’
President Donald Trump’s trade policy announcements continued to create uncertainty this week, as well as affecting consumer prices, the stock market and consumer confidence.
On...
Tariffs Study Bill Moves with CalChamber Support
More information to evaluate the full impact of federal tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on the California economy will become available if a California Chamber...
Challenges/Opportunities for California’s Trading Relationships Across the Americas
With a gross state product of over $4 trillion representing 13.7% of the U.S nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, California ranks as...
Trade Policy Expert Details Economic Impacts of Newly Declared Tariffs
U.S. consumers and businesses will bear the costs of the tariffs imposed this month on Canada, Mexico, and China via presidential executive orders, according...
CalChamber Outlines Trade Priorities, Concerns for Federal Officials, Congress
As the Trump administration and 119th Congress continue their work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and concerns to...
Guest Commentary: Perspective on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Mexico
I appreciate the California Chamber of Commerce for its invitation to share with you the Mexican perspective on the impact of the new U.S....
Trump Steps Up His 2018 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, Risking Inflation on Promise...
President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed...
Trump Tariffs: Some Put on Hold, Others Take Effect
After a flurry of activity over the weekend and into yesterday, President Donald Trump put on hold for 30 days the 25% tariffs on...
Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation
The new Trump administration promises the most disruptive change in Washington, D.C. ever seen. From the inaugural speech and into the second week of...
$ Billions in Tariff Savings Possible If Congress Renews Trade Program
The California Chamber of Commerce continues to push for congressional reauthorization of a U.S. trade program that has saved companies billions of dollars in...
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...
Friendship with California More Important than Ever in Global Pandemic Fallout
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Rana Sarkar, consul general of Canada, Northern California.
Free Trade Agreement
What...
West Coast Organizations Promote Trade to Fuel Economic Recovery
The California Chamber of Commerce, the Pacific Northwest International Trade Association and the Washington Council on International Trade shared their support and principles for...
Trade Report: California Exports Rise Despite Tariff Wars
California’s merchandise export trade maintained a growth trajectory in August despite a fall-off in farm exports, according to a Beacon Economics analysis of U.S....
U.S. Policy Expert: Trade Talks to Open Markets Work Better than Tariff Wars to...
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...