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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
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Federal Bill Extends President's Authority
to Negotiate Free Trade Agreements​
The CalChamber supports the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014​ (TPA-2014) which was introduced January 9 by U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Michigan), U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Montana) and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).
Bill Summary
U.S Trade Representative Trade Promotion Authority Page
www.calchamber.com/TPA
Trade Benefits America Coalition
A free-trade bill that could help bolster
the U.S. economy
The Washington Post, January 11, 2014
Federal Bill Extends President’s Authority
to Negotiate Free Trade Agreements
CalChamber, January 10, 2014
California should get on the trade fast track
Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Tulare, featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, January 9, 2014
Congressional Deal Reached
on Obama Trade-Talks Authority
Bloomberg Businessweek, January 9, 2014
Guest: Should Congress give Obama fast-track authority for trade deals? Yes
The Seattle Times, December 29, 2013
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CalChamber Companies in the News
California farms lead the way in almond production
Los Angeles Times, January 12, 2014
Volkswagen plans $7bn North America investment
BBC News, January 12, 2014
American Insurance Association Statement
on Trade Promotion Authority Legislation
The Wall Street Journal, January 9, 2014
Trade Policy
From the World Trade Organization
“Bali is just the start” — Azevêdo
From the White House
Weekly Address: Ensuring 2014 is a Year of Action
to Grow the Economy
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Business Delegation to Join Her First Trade Mission
U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Announces
New Manufacturing Council Members
Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker
on the Introduction of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act Of 2014
Secretary Pritzker Announces 'Look South" Initiative to Connect U.S. Exporters with Latin American Trade Partners
Trade, Investment, and the Need for Global Fluency in America's Business Communities at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council
Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker
on International Trade in Goods and Services in November 2013
From the U.S. Trade Representative
Remarks by United States Trade Representative Michael Froman Announcing Compliance Action in China – GOES Dispute
Statement by U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
on the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Federal
US trade deficit narrows to four-year low in November
BBC News, January 7, 2014
Business Groups Back Obama on Trade Amid Historic Debate
Bloomberg, January 6, 2014
Obama to Pick Sen. Max Baucus as Ambassador to China,
Officials Say
Los Angeles Times, December 19, 2013
California
Governor Brown proposes 2014-15 Budget
Governor's Office, January 9, 2014
CalChamber Issues Statement on Governor Brown's 2014-15 Budget
CalChamber, January 9, 2014
California export trade stayed on a roll in November
The Sacramento Bee, January 9, 2014
California exports jump to pre-recession levels
Los Angeles Times, January 8, 2014
Governor Brown to deliver state of the state address on Wednesday, January 22nd
Governor's Office, January 2, 2014
CalChamber Hosts The Technology Advanced Metropolitan Area Association from Japan
CalChamber, December 23, 2013
CalChamber Elects 2014 Board Officers
CalChamber, December 19, 2013
More International Articles
China Dec. Exports Trail Estimates as Import Gains Accelerate
Bloomberg, January 9, 2014
Mexican economy should be growing 5 percent by 2016 - Videgaray
Reuters, January 9, 2014
The Fruits Of Free Trade: How NAFTA Revamped The American Diet
Capital Public Radio, January 9, 2014
Singapore, Turkey to begin FTA talks
Channel News Asia, January 9, 2014
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