CalChamber Hosts Hong Kong Commissioner
The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday hosted Margaret Fong, Hong Kong commissioner, at an international luncheon forum. Commissioner Fong described Hong Kong as the window of China and door to the world, and specifically addressed Hong Kong’s strong economic ties with California.
CalChamber, February 15, 2008
Fidel Castro to Step Down as Cuba's Leader
Cuban leader Fidel Castro told compatriots early today that he would not accept another term as president, throwing open the Communist-ruled island's leadership for the first time in nearly 50 years. Castro, 81, and ailing with an undisclosed intestinal disorder, announced in a statement carried on the state-run Granma International newspaper website early today that he was stepping down as head of state. Los Angeles Times, February 19, 2008
U.S., major EU countries recognize Kosovo
The United States and major European powers formally recognized Kosovo on Monday, but fears of fueling secessionist movements around the world undercut their efforts to project a broader front of support for what they regard as Europe's newest state.
Los Angeles Times, February 19, 2008
Guest Commentary: Stronger Penalties Will Send Message: Counterfeiting Crime Not Worth Risk I have been a private investigator for over 12 years and specialize in investigations involving the sales, manufacture and distribution of counterfeit merchandise. My company currently represents over 85 brand owners. Investigative Consultants was started as a single-person operation in 1994 and we now employ 19 full-time employees and several part-time and contracted investigators. Ninety-nine percent of our company’s time is spent investigating intellectual property matters. CalChamber, February 13, 2008
U.S.-Colombian Trade Promotion Agreement
A bilateral TPA that will lower tariffs and foster increased trade between both countries. This agreement is a critical element of a possible U.S.-Andean Free Trade Agreement and of the U.S. strategy to liberalize trade through bilateral, regional and multilateral initiatives.
CalChamber position: Support
Status: Pending Congressional Action
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U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement
A bilateral FTA that will lower tariffs and foster increased trade between both countries. A U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement is a critical element of the U.S. strategy to liberalize trade through multilateral, regional and bilateral initiatives. The agreement will also increase momentum toward lowering trade barriers and set a positive example for other small economies in the Western Hemisphere.
CalChamber position: Support
Status: Pending Congressional Action
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U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
A bilateral FTA which will lower tariffs and foster increased trade between both countries and is a critical element of the U.S. strategy to liberalize trade through multilateral, regional and bilateral initiatives.
CalChamber position: Support
Status: Pending Congressional Action
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California Legislation SJR 22 (Wiggins) California’s Wine Industry This measure would request the United States Department of the Treasury's Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau withdraw the Notices of Proposed Rulemaking Number 77, relating to a Proposed Establishment of the Calistoga Viticultural Area , and Number 78, relating to a Proposed Revision of the American Viticultural Area Regulations, because they pose a threat to the state and national wine industry's ability to fairly trade domestically and internationally.
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