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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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Australia-California Synergy on Climate Earns Praise
CalChamber, August 18, 2023

Ambassador Dr. Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the United States, speaks at the CalChamber International Forum on August 15. Photos by bryanpatrickphoto.com

Governor Newsom Announces New Climate Partnership With Australia
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, August 15, 2023

Washington Can’t Get a Climate Pact. Gavin Newsom Just Cut Another One.
Politico, August 14, 2023

 
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Alberta, Canada Representatives Visit the CalChamber

CalChamber, August 18, 2023

CalChamber Companies in the News

The Top 100 Turns 15: CalChamber President & CEO, Jennifer Barrera, at #20
Capitol Weekly, August 16, 2023

Qantas Nearly Doubles Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet with Order for 12 Widebody Jets
Boeing Mediaroom, August 23, 2023

United Pledges $1.25 Million in Support of Aviation and STEM Projects Across The Country This Back-to-School Season
United Newsroom, August 18, 2023

CVS Health Foundation Awards $6.6 Million in Grants to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
CVS Health, August 10, 2023

Joby Rolls Out First Aircraft from Production Line
CalChamber, August 9, 2023

Trade Policy

From the White House

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Bilateral Meeting Between President Joe Biden and President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica
August 23, 2023

The Spirit of Camp David: Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States
August 18, 2023

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea
FACT SHEET: The Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at Camp David
Commitment to Consult
Camp David Principles

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Luiz InĂ¡cio Lula da Silva of Brazil
August 16, 2023

From the U.S. Department of Commerce

Secretary Raimondo Addresses Advisory Committee on U.S. Supply Chain and Competitiveness
August 24, 2023

Readouts from Secretary Raimondo’s Trip to China:
Premier of the People’s Republic of China Li Qiang
Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China He Lifeng
Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China Hu Heping
Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China Wang Wentao

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with the Ambassador from the People’s Republic of China Xie Feng
August 22, 2023

From the U.S. Trade Representative

USTR Readouts:
India
UK
European Commission
Korea
France
WTO Director General
Indonesia
Mexico

Joint Statement of the United States-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council
August 29, 2023

Statement from USTR Spokesperson Sam Michel
August 18, 2023

United States and Taiwan Hold Second Negotiating Round for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade
August 18, 2023

United States to Participate in Fifth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Negotiating Round in Bangkok
August 10, 2023

From the U.S. Department of State

U.S.-Philippines Energy Policy Dialogue
August 19, 2023

From the Bureau of Economic Analysis

Activities of U.S. Affiliates of Foreign Multinational Enterprises, 2021
August 18, 2023

From the International Trade Administration

Small, But Mighty: How the U.S. Government Helps Small Businesses Succeed Internationally
August 22, 2023

Under Secretary Lago to Chair Ministerial Meetings on Women and the Economy, and Small and Medium Enterprises at APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting in Seattle
August 18, 2023

Advancing the Clean Economy: ITA’s Inaugural Hydrogen Industry Roundtable
August 17, 2023

Under Secretary Lago Concludes Multi-Country Africa Trade Mission
August 16, 2023

From the U.S. Department of Agricutlure

USDA, USTR Name New Agricultural Trade Advisors
August 24, 2023

From the World Trade Organization

Goods Barometer Signals Upturn in Trade Backed by Strong Auto Demand
August 24, 2023

DG Okonjo-Iweala: Turning Away from Open Trade Risks Price Volatility, Weaker Growth
August 26, 2023

G20 Agrees to Work on WTO Reforms Ahead of Key Meet Early Next Year
Reuters, August 25, 2023

What the World Risks if It Abandons Globalization: A Conversation With Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Foreign Affairs, August 24, 2023

DG Okonjo-Iweala to G20: Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves and Deliver at MC13
August 24, 2023

Two Years at the WTO: My Take on the Future of the Multilateral Trading System
Hellenic Shipping News, August 21, 2023

Trade Agreements

India, UK to Continue Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Till Aug-end
Business Standard, August 27, 2023

Indonesia: Bilateral TIFA Talks with the U.S. to Resume in 2024
Inside Trade, August 23, 2023

Australia Wants EU Investment in Critical Minerals, but First a Free Trade Agreement
Reuters, August 23, 2023

The Implementation of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement
Australia Minister for Trade and Tourism, August 22, 2023

Federal

The Coalition for GSP is hosting a Congressional Lobby Day on October 18 in Washington, DC.
Renew GSP Today

U.S.-India Relationship has Reached New Heights as the Two Align Across Policy Areas, USTR Says
CNBC, August 28, 2023

A Pro-Growth Trade Agenda for the G20
U.S. Chamber, August 22, 2023

US Officials Head to Asia for Trade Talks
Bloomberg, August 22, 2023

U.S. Plans New Tariffs on Food-Can Metal From China, Germany and Canada
The Wall Street Journal, August 17, 2023

Why Can’t U.S. Ports Get Automated?
The Wall Street Journal, August 14, 2023

California

Port of Long Beach Awarded $2.72 Million Security Grant
American Journal of Transportation, August 14, 2023

 

Proposed Emissions Rule Would Cap LA-LB Port Volumes
Journal of Commerce, August 10, 2023

Foreign Direct Investment in California Bouncing Back Despite Global Crises
CalChamber, August 11, 2023

More International Articles

China

US Commerce Secretary Rejects Chinese Appeal to Ease Export Controls
The Associated Press, August 29, 2023

US, China Agree to Discuss Export Controls as Commerce Secretary Visits to Warm Up Chilly Ties
The Associated Press, August 28, 2023

China’s Rare Earths Dominance Makes U.S. Supply Chains Vulnerable, Trade Representative Says
CNBC, August 26, 2023

U.S., China Set for Talks as They Bring Trade Closer to Shores
Reuters, August 24, 2023

Why There Are Calls in US to Revoke China’s Preferred Trade Status
The Washington Post, August 22, 2023

The US Is Leading the Economic Growth Race Against China
Bloomberg, August 21, 2023

China Skips Giving Update on Surging Youth Unemployment as Economic Slump Deepens
The Associated Press, August 14, 2023

How U.S. and China Are Breaking Up, in Charts
The Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2023

Biden to Restrict Investments in China, Citing National Security Threats
The New York Times, August 8, 2023

Post-Pandemic, World Facing Gloomy Stew of Debt, Trade Wars and Poor Productivity
Reuters, August 28, 2023

Panama Canal Faces High Demand of Vessels
American Journal of Transportation, August 23, 2023

BRICS Expansion Hopefuls Seek to Rebalance World Order
Reuters, August 21, 2023

 

 

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