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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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AmCham Israel and Our Members Stand with the IDF to Defend Israel and its Citizens
AmCham Israel, October 2023

U.S. Chamber Statement on Hamas Attack on Israel
U.S. Chamber, October 8, 2023

Blog: Israel’s War Day by Day
Times of Israel, October 2023

Joint Statement on Israel
White House, October 9, 2023

Statement from President Joe Biden Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Israel
White House, October 7, 2023

 

WTO Lowers 2023 Trade Growth Forecast Amid Global Manufacturing Slowdown
World Trade Organization, October 5, 2023

Resilient Global Economy Still Limping Along, With Growing Divergences
International Monetary Fund, October 10, 2023

WTO Chief Warns of ‘Really Big Impact’ on Trade if Israel-Hamas Conflict Widens
Reuters, October 12, 2023

 

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CalChamber Companies in the News

Boeing Commits $2 Million USD to Support Humanitarian Efforts Following Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Boeing Mediaroom, October 13, 2023

13 Innovators Awarded Grants through the SoCal Climate Champions Grant from SoCalGas
SoCalGas Newsroom, October 10, 2023

Boeing Expands Strategic Investments in Brazil, including New Engineering and Technology Center
Boeing Mediaroom, October 10, 2023

Wonderful Recognized on the 2023 Fast Company Brands That Matter List
The Wonderful Company, October 4, 2023

CalChamber Board Member Sandra Floyd Part of 2023 Ascend National Cohort
LinkedIn, October 3, 2023

Trade Policy

From the White House

A Proclamation on National Manufacturing Day, 2023
October 5, 2023

Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
October 14, 2023

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority
October 14, 2023

FACT SHEET: Upgrading the U.S.-Singapore Strategic Technology Partnership
October 12, 2023

From the U.S. Department of Commerce

The Commerce Department Updates its Policies to Stop China from Getting Advanced Computer Chips
The Associated Press, October 17, 2023

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates
October 11, 2023

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Call with UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
October 6, 2023

U.S. Department of Commerce and USTR to Hold Stakeholder IPEF Listening Sessions for Sixth Negotiating Round
October 4, 2023

From the U.S. Trade Representative

CARICOM and the United States hold the Ninth Meeting of the Trade and Investment Council
October 16, 2023

Readout of October Negotiating Round Under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
October 11, 2023

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, Small Business Administration and UK Government Convene the 7th United States-United Kingdom Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise Dialogue in Indio, California with Tribal Nations
October 5, 2023

Readout of Virtual IPEF Ministerial Meeting Hosted by Ambassador Tai
October 5, 2023

United States to Participate in Sixth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Negotiating Round in Kuala Lumpur
October 4, 2023

From the U.S. Department of State

The United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands Sign Three Compact of Free Association-Related Agreement
October 17, 2023

Joint Statement: U.S.-Mexico High Level Security Dialogue 2023
October 13, 2023

U.S.-Algeria Strategic Dialogue
October 12, 2023

State Dept: Passport Processing Now 2 Weeks Faster
Travel Waits, October 3, 2023

From the International Trade Administration

Assistant Secretary Venkataraman Travels to Singapore to Advance Commercial Partnerships and Collaboration on Emerging Technologies
October 16, 2023

Officials Meet in Brno for Sixth Round of U.S.-Czech Economic and Commercial Dialogue
October 11, 2023

From the Bureau of Economic Analysis

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2023
October 5, 2023

 

From the U.S. Agency for International Development

United States, Vietnam Launch New Activity to Facilitate Digital Trade
October 13, 2023

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

Chair Lewis Discusses Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Priorities During Minerals Security Partnership Event in London
October 13, 2023

Export-Import Bank of the United States’ 2023 Annual Conference Begins Next Thursday, October 19-20
October 12, 2023

Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Chair Reta Jo Lewis Met with Local California Trade Groups to Boost Exports
October 10, 2023

From the World Trade Organization

DG Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Enhanced Efforts to Boost Access to Trade Finance
October 13, 2023

Trade Agreements

Britain, South Korea Extend Tariff-Free Trade on Goods with EU Links
Reuters, October 16, 2023

UAE and South Korea Complete Talks for Bilateral Trade Deal
Hellenic Shipping News, October 16, 2023

S. Korea, Ecuador Strike Free Trade Agreement
Korea Times, October 11, 2023

UAE Eyes Free Trade Deals with 6 More Countries by End of 2023
Arab News, October 11, 2023

India-Peru to Recommence Free Trade Agreement Negotiation on Tuesday
Business Standard, October 9, 2023

Federal

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

 

U.S. and Europe Clash Over Trump-Era Tariffs
The Wall Street Journal, October 14, 2023

More International Articles

Spotlight on Africa: A $1 Trillion Opportunity
Standard Chartered, October 2023

 

U.S, EU Business Groups Push for Steel Deal, Minerals Drive at Summit
Reuters, October 16, 2023

Von der Leyen Yields to US Protectionism as She Heads to Washington
Politico, October 16, 2023

China Reboots Its Belt and Road Initiative
The Wall Street Journal, October 16, 2023

EU Seeks to Ease US Tariff, Green Subsidy Threats
Reuters, October 15, 2023

Putin to Meet Xi in China This Week
Politico, October 15, 2023

Japan Inc. Calls for Turkey Trade Deal to Be Tied Up
Nikkei Asia, October 14, 2023

Singapore Wants to Work with US to Bolster Rules-Based Order: DPM Lawrence Wong
The Straits Times, October 14, 2023

Trust Building Pivotal to US–Pacific Islands Relations
East Asia Forum, October 13, 2023

Africa’s Exports Could Soar Close to $1 Trillion Under Trade Deal
Bloomberg, October 12, 2023

EU to Push ‘Made in Europe’ Tag in Green Industry, Sefcovic Says
Bloomberg, October 12, 2023

 

 

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