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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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2022 California Exports Reach Record High
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CalChamber Companies in the News

Statement from President Joe Biden on Air India’s Historic Purchase of Boeing Aircraft
White House, February 14, 2023

Air India Selects Up to 290 Boeing Jets to Serve Its Strategy for Sustainable Growth
Boeing Mediaroom, February 14, 2023

Toyota Moves into Top Five of Intellectual Property Owners Association Rankings
Toyota Pressroom, February 14, 2023

Blue Diamond Growers Gears Up for National Almond Day
Blue Diamond Growers, February 9, 2023

Chevron Awarded Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America
Chevron Newsroom, February 9, 2023

NextEra Energy is Once Again Recognized as No. 1 in its Industry on Fortune’s List of ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’
NextEra Energy Newsroom, February 2, 2023

Trade Policy

From the White House

President Biden Announces Key Nominees (including Ambassadors to Georgia, Laos and Lebanon)
February 13, 2023

Joint Statement Following the Meeting Between President Biden and President Lula
February 10, 2023

Remarks by President Biden in State of the Union Address
February 7, 2023

From the U.S. Department of Commerce

Commerce Celebrates Its 120th Birthday!
February 14, 2023

U.S. Department of Commerce Readout of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Special Negotiating Round
February 11, 2023

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager
February 10, 2023

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Change Robert Habeck and French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Bruno Le Maire
February 7, 2023

From the U.S. Trade Representative

USTR Seeks Public Comment on COVID-Related Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
Comments open until March 7, 2023.

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
February 14, 2023

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên
February 13, 2023

United States and Kenya Conclude Opening Round Under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
February 10, 2023

From the U.S. Department of State

U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea
February 13, 2023

Marking One Year Since the Release of the Administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
February 13, 2023

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Ministerial Meeting
February 13, 2023

The United States and the Federated States of Micronesia Sign Memorandum of Understanding
February 10, 2023

The 1st U.S.- Japan Strategic Dialogue on Democratic Resilience
February 9, 2023

From the International Trade Administration

Under Secretary Lago Promotes U.S. Trade Partnerships During Official Visit to Tanzania and Zambia
February 13, 2023

From the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

Export-Import Bank of the United States Advances White House’s Central America Forward Initiative
February 7, 2023

From the World Trade Organization

DDG González: “WTO Reform is About Promoting Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Trade”
February 14, 2023

Singapore Submits Formal Acceptance of Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
February 10, 2023

Agency Heads Call for Urgent Action to Address Food and Nutrition Security Crisis
February 8, 2023

Japan is First Donor to WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism
February 8, 2023

Trade Agreements

Sri Lanka to Fast-Track Trade Pact with Thailand Amid Crisis
The Washington Post, February 14, 2023

China’s South America Free-Trade Deal to Have ‘Clear Impact’, but May Irk US by Seeking Opportunities in its ‘Backyard’
South China Morning Post, February 12, 2023

Marcos Says Philippines to Ratify RCEP Free Trade Deal ‘Soon’
Nikkei Asia, February 10, 2023

US Seeks Critical-Mineral Pacts With Japan, UK to Curb China
Bloomberg, February 10, 2023

UK Expects India Free Trade Deal in 2023, Badenoch Says
Bloomberg Law, February 10, 2023

Marcos to Sign Key Deals in Japan Visit
Manila Times, February 9, 2023

Can the EU Succeed on Closing Indonesia Trade Deal?
DW, February 8, 2023

Federal

U.S. Chamber Announces Myron Brilliant to Step Down as Head of International Affairs
US Chamber, February 7, 2023

There’s a New Inflation Warning for Consumers Coming from the Supply Chain
CNBC, February 13, 2023

What is a Trade Agreement, Anyway?
The Hill, February 12, 2023

New U.S. Agriculture Trade Chief Seeks to Diversify Buyers Beyond China
Reuters, February 10, 2023

Against ‘Buy American,’ Trudeau Ministers Make Their Case in D.C.
Politico, February 10, 2023

US Lawmakers Urged to Boost American Alliances and Trade Blocs After Chinese Balloon Row
South China Morning Post, February 8, 2023

AFL-CIO Wants Bigger Say in U.S. Digital Trade Deals for Workers
Reuters, February 7, 2023

What Cold War? U.S. Trade with China Hits New High
Politico, February 7, 2023

America’s Trade Deficit Surged in 2022, Nearing $1 Trillion
The New York Times, February 7, 2023

California

Allan Zaremberg, Dean of State Business Community, Remembered as Advocate for California
Los Angeles Times, February 9, 2023

 

California Business Investment Guide
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, February 2023

More International Articles

The Shipping Industry’s Davos to Show No Going Back to Normal
Bloomberg, February 13, 2023

Don’t Count on China to Save the World Economy
The Wall Street Journal, February 13, 2023

US, China Diplomats Weigh First Meeting After Balloon Drama
Bloomberg, February 13, 2023

Australian Trade Minister ‘Optimistic’ about Thaw in China Ties but Stands Firm on WTO Disputes
South China Morning Post, February 12, 2023

Chinese Ambassador Slams EU Trade Policy, Issues Warning on Taiwan Approach
Politico, February 8, 2023

China Remains Germany’s Main Trading Partner for Seventh Year
Reuters, February 8, 2023

 

 

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