Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Featured Headlines
CalChamber Companies in the News
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
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.
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
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
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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