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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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13th Anniversary Edition – Trade Update
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world for your continued interest and support.
Thirteen years ago, on October 1, 2007, the
California Council for International Trade (CCIT) merged with the California Chamber
of Commerce International Trade Committee to
create the CalChamber Council for International Trade, which expands California’s voice on trade.
Please visit the CalChamber’s “History of the CCIT.”
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Susanne Stirling, Vice President, International Affairs
Nikki Ellis, Assistant, International Affairs
And thanks to the
CalChamber Communications Department!
Ann Amioka, Vice President, Communications
Steve Dormann, Web Managing Editor
Neil Ishikawa, Art Director
Lisa Haggard, Communications Assistant
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CalChamber Companies in the News
Schwab Completes Acquisition of TD Ameritrade
Charles Schwab, October 6, 2020
More than 175 Small Businesses Find Opportunity at Walmart’s First-Ever Virtual Open Call for U.S. Manufactured Products
Walmart, October 2, 2020
2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic Generates More Than $2.7 Million for Nonprofits, Including More Than $2.4 Million for Landmark Digital Inclusion Initiative
Quicken Loans, September 29, 2020
CalChamber Member Walmart Orders Tesla Semi Electric Trucks
ElecTrek, September 29, 2020
Trade Policy
From the White House
Proclamation on Made In America Day and Made In America Week, 2020
October 3, 2020
September Jobs Report Shows American Grit
October 2, 2020
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
Manufacturing Day 2020
October 2, 2020
Manufacturing Still Among Top Five U.S. Employers
October 2, 2020
Joint Communique from the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum
September 30, 2020
From the U.S. Trade Representative
USTR Initiates Vietnam Section 301 Investigation
October 2, 2020
USTR Requests the International Trade Commission Commence a Section 201 Global Safeguard Investigation for Blueberries
September 29, 2020
From the U.S. Department of State
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Opening Remarks at Quad Ministerial
October 6, 2020
Joint Statement Regarding the Vision for Advancing the U.S.-Bangladesh Economic Partnership
October 5, 2020
The United States and Japan Reaffirm Strong Ties and Shared Democratic Values
October 5, 2020
Secretary Pompeo Travels to Croatia to Promote Security Alliance and Economic Ties
October 1, 2020
Statement on the Importance of the EU and U.S. Partnership for Security Telecommunications Infrastructure
October 1, 2020
U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Islands: 2020 Pacific Pledge
October 1, 2020
Promoting Economic Prosperity Along the U.S.-Mexico Border During COVID-19
September 30, 2020
Joint Statement on the Japan-United States Strategic Energy Partnership (JUSEP)
September 30, 2020
The United States and Italy: Longstanding Partners, Friends
September 30, 2020
From the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
EXIM Celebrates Made in America Day and Made in America Week
October 5, 2020
EXIM Chairman Kimberly Reed Joins President of Colombia Iván Duque Márquez in Addressing U.S.-Colombia Business Summit
October 1, 2020
Chairman Reed Highlights EXIM’s Commitment to Enhancing Economic Cooperation with Bangladesh
September 30, 2020
EXIM Advisory Committee Conducts First Open Meeting for 2020-2021, with a Focus on Competition with China, COVID-19 Relief Measures
September 30, 2020
EXIM Completes “All America Initiative,” Holds Events in All 50 States, Five Territories, and the District of Columbia
September 30, 2020
EXIM Chairman Reed Highlights U.S. Export Financing Tools with 55 American Chambers of Commerce Around the World
September 29, 2020
From the World Trade Organization
DDG Yi: Today’s Thriving Knowledge Economy is the Result of 25 Years of TRIPS Agreement
October 5, 2020
EU Throws Its Weight Behind Nigerian, Korean WTO-Head Contenders
Bloomberg, October 5, 2020
DDG Wolff: Q&A on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Trade
October 2, 2020
DDG Wolff: WTO Needs a More Robust Agricultural Rule Book
October 2, 2020
WTO and UNCTAD Welcome Pamela Coke-Hamilton as New International Trade Centre Head
October 2, 2020
Moon Seeks Germany’s Support for Selection of WTO Chief
The Korea Times, October 1, 2020
British WTO Candidate Woos Europe with Job Promise
Yahoo Finance, October 1, 2020
DDG Wolff: I am Optimistic About Improving Transparency at the WTO
October 1, 2020
WTO Backs EU Tariffs on $4 Billion U.S. Goods Over Boeing Subsidies: Sources
CNBC, September 30, 2020
WTO Members Review Four Regional Trade Agreements Between Developing Countries
September 29, 2020
Trade Agreements
Brazilian Official: U.S., Brazil to Announce Initial Trade Package this Month
Inside Trade, October 5, 2020
Britain Open to Aussie-Style EU Trade Deal but Australia Wants More
Reuters, October 4, 2020
EU, UK to Step Up Brexit Talks to Try to Close ‘Significant Gaps’ Over Trade Deal
Reuters, October 3, 2020
Vietnam, United Kingdom Eye Free Trade Agreement
The Diplomat, October 2, 2020
50 U.S. Senators Call for Talks on Trade Agreement with Taiwan
Reuters, October 1, 2020
First-Generation Free Trade Agreement Between Colombia and Israel
Market Screener, October 1, 2020
Relaunching the Transatlantic Trade Agenda: a European Perspective
The Atlantic Council, September 30, 2020
Norway Tries to Seal FTA with China This Year, but Complications Abound
Seafood Source, September 30, 2020
Federal
FDA and Mexico Sign Statement of Intent Forging Food Safety Partnership
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, October 5, 2020
U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Counter China’s Dominance of Minerals Key to Electric Cars, Phones
The Wall Street Journal October 5, 2020
U.S. Calls for WHO Reforms, Timely Information on Outbreaks
Reuters, October 5, 2020
U.S. to Investigate Vietnam for Currency Manipulation
The Wall Street Journal, October 2, 2020
Trade and American Jobs: The Impact of Trade on U.S. and State-Level Employment: 2020 Update
Business Roundtable, October 2020
Reengaging the Asia-Pacific on Trade: A TPP Roadmap for the Next U.S. Administration
Asia Policy Institute, September 30, 2020
Commerce Announces Non-Profit Partnerships to Address Trade Barriers on American Goods
International Trade Administration, September 29, 2020
California
Port of Oakland Maritime Director Brandes Predicts “Strong” Fourth Quarter
American Journal of Transportation, October 6, 2020
Port of Long Beach Achieves Clean Air Goals
American Journal of Transportation, October 2, 2020
Maersk Updates Transpacific West Coast Peak Season for North American Customers
American Journal of Transportation, October 2, 2020
More International Articles
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China
Top China Critic Becomes Its Defender
The New York Times, October 6, 2020
US, Europe and UK Must Unite
to Keep Chinese Tech at Bay
Financial Times, October 5, 2020
China Memos for the Next President
The Wire China, October 4, 2020
China is Winning the War for Global Tech Dominance
The Hill, October 4, 2020
China Is Not Even Close To Meeting
Phase One Trade Deal Agreements
Forbes, October 2, 2020
US Makes Fresh Pitch to Latin Americ
a in Bid to Counter China’s Influence
The Guardian, October 1, 2020
EU Leaders Will Call for Rebalancing
Relationship with China
AJoT, September 29, 2020
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Japan’s Cable Deal with Chile Showcases Its Quiet Engagement in Latin America
World Politics Review, October 5, 2020
Brexit Timeline: One Month to Get a Deal or Messy Breakup
American Journal of Transportation, October 5, 2020
Two-Speed Europe Sees Germany Thriving as Rest of Region Suffers
Bloomberg, October 5, 2020
Mexico Unveils Private-Backed $14 Billion Investment Plan to Lift Ailing Economy
Reuters, October 5, 2020
Saudi Business Leader Calls for Boycott of Goods from ‘Hostile’ Turkey
Reuters, October 4, 2020
Africa Union Tackles Non-Tariff Barriers
All Africa, October 4, 2020
ECB Must Prepare to Issue a Digital Euro, Panetta Says
Reuters, October 2, 2020
Europe Moves to Sue Britain Over Breaching Brexit Withdrawal Deal
The Washington Post, October 1, 2020
Pandemic Pushes Millions of Shoppers Online in Latin America
France24, October 1, 2020
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