Tag: Trade
World Trade Organization Postpones Ministerial Conference
New travel restrictions due to the omicron virus variant have forced yet another shift in the timetable for the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial...
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...
Chile-California Council Celebrates a Decade of Building Bridges Between Chile, California
The Chile-California Council celebrated a decade of building bridges between Chile and California during the October 19 annual meeting held virtually.
The Chile-California Council (CCC)...
Commissioner Carl Bentzel Discusses State of US Ports at International Forum
The commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, Carl Bentzel, joined the California Chamber of Commerce on October 5 to discuss the state of U.S....
Livestream to Commemorate Year One of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
To celebrate the first anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the Woodrow Wilson Center livestreamed a conversation with the trade ministers of the tree...
How California and the USMCA Are Helping Women Stay in Business
Creating business leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities for women in the post-COVID-19 economy was the topic of a May 6 virtual event co-hosted by the...
World Trade Month Spotlights Importance of Global Trade to State, U.S. Economies
After a year of global uncertainty, international trade continues to be in the spotlight and its importance is once again being highlighted this month...
Global Groups Express Cautious Optimism for Post-Pandemic Worldwide Recovery
Economic reports recently released by two key global organizations present cautiously optimistic signs for worldwide recovery.
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) reported on March 31...
Green & Gold Recovery: Ireland, California Can Shape Future Post-Pandemic Economy
A View from Ireland
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Robert O’Driscoll, Consul General of Ireland in...
CalChamber Outlines Trade Priorities for Congress, Federal Officials
As the Biden-Harris administration and 117th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and support for...
Economic/Cultural Vitality Provides Base for More Growth in Win-Win Partnership
A View from the Republic of Korea
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Consul General Joon-yong Park,...
California’s Export Trade Resurgent in Latest Numbers
Below are excerpts from Beacon Economics’ monthly California Trade Report, which analyzes data released by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division and pinpoints...
World Trade Organization Annual Report: Trade Numbers Fall
From the April 8 release of the annual World Trade Organization (WTO) report from Geneva, the key message is: "This crisis is first and...
Mexico Chief Negotiator Provides Insight on USMCA at CalChamber Lunch
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a “wide, forward-looking agreement” that brought some of the best minds to the negotiating table, Dr. Jesús Seade Kuri,...
President Trump Signs USMCA Trade Pact
President Donald J. Trump signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) this morning, calling it "a tremendous breakthrough."
The California Chamber of Commerce supports the USMCA based...
USMCA Passes Senate, Awaits President Trump’s Signature
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) passed the U.S. Senate this morning and the deal is now awaiting President Donald J. Trump’s signature.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein...
USMCA Passes Senate, Awaits President Trump’s Signature
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) passed the U.S. Senate this morning and the deal is now awaiting President Donald J. Trump’s signature.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein...
Exports of California-Made Products Up, Re-Exports Fall by 20%
Exports of goods produced by California manufacturers and farmers increased by 3.6% compared to the same period last year, according to the latest international...
Strong California Economy, Jobs Depend on Worldwide Free Trade, Investment
With trade being a top tier national issue, the California Chamber of Commerce continues to communicate its international trade priorities to secure a national...
U.S. Trade Representative Releases Agenda for Free, Fair, Reciprocal Trade
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has released the 2019 Trade Policy Agenda and 2018 Annual Report of the President of the...