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Where We Stand in Trump’s Trade War Lift Tariffs, and Restart Trade Talks with China Now by Tom Donohue, CEO of the US Chamber |
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CalChamber Companies in the News
57 CalChamber Member Companies Ranked among Best Employers in California
CalChamber, August 23, 2019
In a Nutshell: Mark Jansen, President & CEO of Blue Diamond Growers
The CEO Magazine, August 2019
Trade Policy
From the White House
Joint Statement Following the Meeting of President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson
August 25, 2019
President Donald J. Trump Will Work with G7 Allies to Build a Future of Opportunity and Promise for All Our Nations
August 24, 2019
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Metro Areas Exported $1.5 Trillion in Merchandise Across the World in 2018
August 28, 2019
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
August 21, 2019
From the U.S. Trade Representative
U.S. – Tariff Measures on Certain Goods from China
August 27, 2019
USTR Statement on Section 301 Tariff Action Regarding China
August 23, 2019
From the U.S. Department of State
United States-Japan Dialogue on Latin America and The Caribbean Addresses Collaboration in the Region
August 28, 2019
The United States Ratifies Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement
August 27, 2019
From the International Trade Administration
BEA’s New FDI Numbers Point to Sustained Economic Growth for the USA
August 23, 2019
World Trade Organization
China Lodges Tariff Case at WTO Against the U.S.
Reuters, September 2, 2019
A Ray of Hope Emerges on the WTO’s Path to Paralysis
Bloomberg, August 29, 2019
DG Azevêdo Tells G& Leaders: WTO Reform is Opportunity to Tackle Inequalities
August 25, 2019
Trade Agreements
USMCA President Donald J. Trump Secured a Labor Leader to Visit Mexico to Discuss Trade Deal Former Obama USTR Backs Remarks by Vice President Pence at USMCA: |
Time for Free Trade with Taiwan
Townhall, September 3, 2019
Modernized Israel-Canada Free Trade Agreement Enters Into Force
The Jerusalem Post, September 2, 2019
Turkey, Mexico Begin Free Trade Deal Talks
Hurriyet Daily News, August 28, 2019
Trump-Backed U.S.-British Trade Deal Faces Hurdles
The Wall Street Journal, August 27, 2019
Macron Says France and U.S. Reached Digital Tax Deal
Reuters, August 26, 2019
Trump-Abe Trade Deal Helps U.S. Farmers, Staves Off Auto Tariffs
Bloomberg, August 26, 2019
Brazil Threatened Over EU Trade Deal
BBC, August 23, 2019
U.K. to Sign Post-Brexit Continuity Trade Deal With South Korea
Bloomberg, August 21, 2019
Israel, South Korea Forge Free Trade Deal
Reuters, August 21, 2019
British Trade Secretary Hopes to Visit Japan By End of October for FTA and TPP Talks
The Japan Times, August 21, 2019
Federal
In Escalating Trade War, US Consumers May See Higher Prices
AP, September 1, 2019
U.S. Trade Deficit in Goods Narrows in July on Stronger Exports
MarketWatch, August 29, 2019
U.S. Ports Deliver a Reality Check on Trump’s Tariff Goals
Bloomberg, August 28, 2019
U.S. Trade Agency Affirms Trump’s Extra 5% Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods
Reuters, August 28, 2019
Farmers Frustration With Trump Grows as US Escalates China Fight
The New York Times, August 27, 2019
US to Open Greenland Consulate Amid Increased Interest
AP, August 23, 2019
California
Trade Deal Revisions Benefit California Agriculture
Ag Net West, August 29, 2019
In California, Trump’s Trade War Threatens Permanent Damage to Some Agriculture Markets
USA Today, August 27, 2019
California Rare Earths Miner Races to Refine Amid U.S.-China Trade Row
Reuters, August 26, 2019
More International Articles
China China, U.S. Struggle to Set China Cuts Taxes in Shanghai Signs of New U.S.-China Trade Discussions China Says It’s Willing to Resolve Trump’s New Tariffs Will Begin Sunday China Strikes Back at U.S. with Trump Acknowledges China Policies Manufacturers Want to Quit China |
The World’s First Ambassador to the Tech Industry
The New York Times, September 3, 2019
Trade Disputes Curb Global Factory Activity as Confidence Wanes
The Wall Street Journal, September 2, 2019
For Europe, the Threat of a No-Deal Brexit Comes at a Bad Time
The New York Times, September 2, 2019
Quebec Dairy Farmers Struggling with New Open Markets
Montreal CTV News, September 2, 2019
India to Provide Subsidy to Export 6 Million Tonnes Sugar in 2019/20
Reuters India, August 28, 2019
Trump’s Trade War Washes Up On Australia’s Shore
The New York Times, August 28, 2019
Huawei Wants to Build First Fiber-Optic Cable Between South America and Asia
Reuters, August 28, 2019
Mexico Expects to Save $4.5 Billion After Pushing Firms to Rework Pipeline Contracts
Reuters, August 27, 2019
Banana Industry on Alert After Disease Arrives in Colombia
AP, August 25, 2019
Latin America Hangs On to Its Economic Gloom
The Wall Street Journal, August 25, 2019