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APEC

California Officials, CalChamber Members Highlight State Innovations at Asia-Pacific Leaders Summit
CalChamber, November 17, 2023

At APEC, Governor Newsom Highlights California's Low-Carbon, Green Growth Economy
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, November 16, 2023

APEC Summit 2023: Here's What to Know
U.S. Chamber, November 16, 2023

APEC 2023 United States, San Francisco

Chair's Statement on the APEC Economic Leader's Meeting
White House, November 17, 2023

2023 APEC Leaders' Golden Gate Declaration
White House, November 17, 2023

2023 APEC Ministerial Meeting Joint Ministerial Statement
U.S. Trade Representative, November 17, 2023

U.S. 2023 APEC Outcomes
U.S. Department of State, November 17, 2023

Remarks by President Biden at the APEC CEO Summit | San Francisco, CA
White House, November 16, 2023

Remarks by Vice President Harris at APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting | San Francisco, CA
White House, November 16, 2023

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Welcome Reception for APEC Leaders
White House, November 16, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at the APEC Ministerial Meeting Opening Plenary Session
U.S. Department of State, November 14, 2023

White House Fact Sheets:


Biden to Stress APEC Economic Ties, as Trade Deal Stumbles
Reuters, November 16, 2023

U.S. Seeks an 'Economic Framework' With Asia but Wants to Avoid a 'Trade Deal': Here's Why
Time, November 16, 2023

 

CalChamber Companies in the News

FedEx Freight and Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Celebrate Landmark Milestone
FedEx, November 22, 2023

Alaska Airlines Partners with CHOOOSE to Empower Guests to Reduce Emissions and Support Growth of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market
Alaska Airlines, November 17, 2023

Boeing and U.S. Government Launch Initiative to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Among APEC Economies
Boeing Mediaroom, November 16, 2023

UPS Supply Chain Symphony™ Platform: Harmonizing Supply Chains for Success
UPS, November 15, 2023

 

Trade Policy

From the White House

Remarks by President Biden on New Actions to Strengthen Supply Chains, Lower Costs for Families, and Help Americans Get the Goods They Need
November 27, 2023

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Strengthen America's Supply Chains, Lower Costs for Families, and Secure Key Sectors

Memorandum on Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally
November 16, 2023

FACT SHEET: President Biden Takes Historic Step to Advance Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally

President Biden’s Readouts:
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico
Prime Minister Kishida of Japan

Vice President Harris’ Readouts:
Prime Minister Marape of Papua New Guinea
President Marcos of the Philippines

From the U.S. Department of Commerce

Joint Statement of the Japan-U.S. Economic Policy Consultative Committee
November 14, 2023

Secretary Raimondo and Minister Goyal Lead "Innovation Handshake" Event to Deepen U.S.-India Tech Ties
November 14, 2023

Readouts from the last two weeks:
Minister of Commerce of China Wang Wentao
Prime Minister of Thailand Srettha Thavisin
Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka
Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea Bang Moon-Kyu
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yuliaa Svyrydenko

From the U.S. Trade Representative

USMCA Panel Releases Canada Dairy Report; Biden-Harris Administration Will Continue Seeking Full USMCA Benefits for U.S. Dairy
November 24, 2023

Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally
November 16, 2023

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with Peru's Minister of Trade and Tourism Juan Carlos Mathews
November 14, 2023

Readout of the 12th Meeting of The U.S.-Ukraine Trade and Investment Council
November 14, 2023

From the U.S. Department of State

The United States Joins Kenya for Second Cyber and Digital Dialogue in Nairobi
November 27, 2023

Joint Statement from the United States, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Spain on Switzerland Joining the Blue Dot Network Steering Committee
November 22, 2023

Release of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High Labor Standards Globally
November 16, 2023

New Partnership with the Philippines to Explore Semiconductor Supply Chain Opportunities
November 16, 2023

Joint Statement of the Japan-U.S. Economic Policy Consultative Committee
November 14, 2023

From the International Trade Administration

International Trade Administration and Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries Launch Comprehensive Dialogue for Commerce and Sustainability
November 17, 2023

Deputy Under Secretary Farrell Advances Bilateral Commercial Relations in Serbia and Germany
November 15, 2023

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

Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Announces Support for Electric Aircraft Domestic Manufacturing Facility During 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum
November 16, 2023

From the World Trade Organization

Goods Barometer Shows Trade Volumes Returning to Trend Amid High Uncertainty
November 27, 2023

Intermediate Goods Exports Continue to Fall in Second Quarter of 2023
November 20, 2023

 

Members Consider Seven Regional Trade Agreements, Discuss Improvements to Committee's Work
November 27, 2023

Report Highlights Committee Work on Preferential Rules of Origin for Least Developed Countries
November 24, 2023

Agriculture Negotiations Intensify Ahead of Mini-Ministerial Meeting
November 22, 2023

Committee on Market Access Holds First Thematic Session on Supply Chain Resilience
November 21, 2023

Deal on WTO Reform by Next Ministerial Meeting Seen as ‘Hard’: US Envoy
Reuters, November 18, 2023

The United States Extends its Strategic Partnership with the STDF Until 2028
November 17, 2023

Report Finds Strong Expansion of Global Value Chains But Warns of Increased Vulnerability
November 16, 2023

DDG Ellard Calls for APEC Leadership in Reforming the WTO, Delivering at MC13
November 15, 2023

 

Trade Agreements

IPEF

Leaders' Statement on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
White House, November 16, 2023

Joint Statement From Indo-Pacific Economic Framework For Prosperity Partner Nations
U.S. Department of Commerce, November 16, 2023

U.S. Press Statement on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Pillar I
U.S. Trade Representative, November 16, 2023

Raimondo Announces Substantial Conclusion of IPEF Pillars III & IV, Signs Landmark Pillar II Supply Chain Agreement
U.S. Department of Commerce, November 16, 2023

Remarks by President Biden at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework | San Francisco, CA
White House, November 16, 2023

US Commerce Secretary Says Closed Three ‘Pillars’ of Indo-Pacific Talks
Reuters, November 14, 2023

 

UK and Florida Sign Pact to Boost Trade
Government of the United Kingdom, November 14, 2023

 

EU Completes Ratification of State-of-the-Art Trade Agreement with New Zealand
European Commission, November 27, 2023

USMCA Trade Panel Rejects US Complaint About Access to Canada Dairy Market
Reuters, November 24, 2023

Uruguay, China Agree to Pursue Bilateral Trade Pact as Well as Mercosur Deal
Reuters, November 23, 2023

Britain to Launch South Korea Trade Talks as President Visits
Reuters, November 21, 2023

EU and Mercosur Trade Bloc Ramp Up Talks in Bid to Close Deal in Coming Weeks
Financial Times, November 19, 2023

 

Federal

Biden Says He's Helped Lower Inflation as He Hosts First Meeting of His New Supply Chain Council
The Associated Press, November 27, 2023

U.S. Whiskey Is 'Collateral Damage' in Trans-Atlantic Trade Fight
The Wall Street Journal, November 27, 2023

Why America's Failure on Indo-Pacific Trade Matters
Bloomberg, November 24, 2023

America's Crumbling Trade Initiative in Asia
The Economist, November 23, 2023

How USTR's Digital Trade Reversal Will Hurt Small Businesses
U.S. Chamber, November 20, 2023

Biden Trains Sights on Boosting International Labor Rights
Politico, November 16, 2023

 

California

vote record

CalChamber Releases Annual Vote Record
CalChamber, November 27, 2023

 

More International Articles

U.S.-China

President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China
White House, November 15, 2023


US Washout on Indo-Pacific Trade Deal Opens the Door to China
Bloomberg, November 17, 2023

Joe Biden Meets Xi Jinping in California: Seven Key Takeaways
The Guardian, November 16, 2023

Xi Jinping: I Hope S.F. and California Continue to Lead the Way in Growing U.S.-China Friendship
San Francisco Chronicle, November 16, 2023

 

China, Vietnam Seek Rail and Hi-Tech 'Interconnection' as Trade, Investment Skyrocket
South China Morning Post, November 28, 2023

 

 

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