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Trading Away the Asia-Pacific The weekend's summit of Asian leaders in Thailand generated more heat than light on economics, but one thing is increasingly clear: Beijing and Tokyo understand the strategic importance of trade. Wall Street Journal, October 27, 2009
Iceland's three McDonald's are casualties of financial crisis The Big Mac, long a symbol of globalization, has become the latest victim of this tiny island nation's overexposure to the world financial crisis. Los Angeles Times, October 27, 2009
France Unveils Plan to Give $2.45 Billion to Agriculture Sector French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced Tuesday a 1.65 billion ($2.45 billion) plan to prop up the country's agricultural companies, which have been hit by volatility in the prices of foodstuffs. Wall Street Journal, October 27, 2009
The Small Business Intl Trade Enhancements Act of 2009 (S. 1196 Senator Mary L. Landrieu D-LA),which would increase the total amount of available trade financing, adjust collateral requirements, and encourage better collaboration on small business export assistance among federal government agencies.
The Small Business Export Opportunity Act of 2009 (S. 1208 Senator Olympia Snowe R-ME ) , which would create a new Office of Small business Export Development and Promotion at the Small Business Administration. It would also increase the maximum export loan amount and create a grant program that matches funds for expenses incurred by small businesses that are actively working to start or expand export activities.
The Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment (TRADE) Act (H.R. 3012 - Congressman Mike Michaud D-ME), which would generate additional bureaucratic reporting requirements relating to international trade agreements on top of those that already exist, was introduced in the House on June 24, 2009. This legislation would place new roadblocks to future trade agreements intended to lower foreign taxes on U.S. exports and require the renegotiation of existing trade agreements. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is expected to introduce companion legislation in the Senate in July.
International Tax Proposal The proposal would raise taxes on U.S. companies doing business overseas. The limitation or repeal of deferral, as proposed by the Obama administration, would impose a unilateral tax on the foreign earnings of American companies, upsetting the competitive balance between U.S. and foreign companies. This will result in a loss of jobs for Americans and serious negative impacts on the U.S. economy. Oppose.
California Coalition For Free Trade The CalChamber Council for International Trade (CIT) is urging members of the business community to join(click here to download membership form) its coalition working to secure congressional approval of the free trade agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Companies .or associations that join the California Coalition for Free Trade will be included on the rapidly growing list of FTA supporters. There is no cost to join the coalition, which will keep members apprised of its activities and how to be supportive of the FTAs. For more information on the FTAs or to join the coalition, visit
CalChamber Public Affairs Council Retreat Oct. 28-30, 2009
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