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February 25, 2014
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CalChamber Companies in the News
Five businesses that made a mark in Sacramento region in 2013
These businesses include CalChamber Members Sutter Health, Blue Diamond Growers, and RagingWire Data Centers
The Sacramento Bee, February 20, 2014
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Trade Policy
From the White House
FACT SHEET: Key Deliverables
for the 2014 North American Leaders Summit
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Exports Support a Record 11.3 Million Jobs in 2013
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Silicon Valley
to Highlight Administration Support for Innovation Economy
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Business Delegation to Join Her Middle East Trade Mission
ITA Helps Business Look South with Market Research
**ITA Blog
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Attends North American Leaders Summit with President Obama, U.S. Delegation
Opinion Editorial -- Wall Street Journal -- America Is Committed
to Asia
From the U.S. Trade Representative
Ambassador Froman Travels to Singapore
for Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministerial Meetings
Statement by U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
Following Meetings with EU Commissioner Karel de Gucht
FACT SHEET: Values Driving U.S. Trade Policy
Trade Agreements
Statement of the Ministers and Heads of Delegation for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Countries
USTR, February 25, 2014
US trade rep says TPP key to Congress agreeing to pass TPA
Agweek, February 21, 2014
Europe not ‘giving in’ with US deal: EU trade chief
CNBC, February 21, 2014
North American leaders agree to expand trade into Asia
The Salt Lake Tribune, February 19, 2014
Obama denies Democrats stand in way of free trade agreement
The Washington Times, February 19, 2014
Federal
Video: USTDA Director Leocadia Zak: Linking U.S. Businesses
with Global Infrastructure Opportunities
Center for Strategic & International Studies, February 3, 2014
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Metropolitan Export Plan Survey
In partnership with organizations throughout the California Capital Region – including the CalChamber, the world-renowned Brookings Institution is assisting with the development and execution of a regional export strategy to boost the local economy and jobs.
A less than 10 minute trade survey is intended to help organizations throughout the California Capital Region define Sacramento region’s exporting activity, export-related challenges, and policies to further grow exports and businesses in Northern California.
February 2014
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More International Articles
UC San Diego event looks at Mexico's future
San Diego Union Tribune, February 24, 2014
Compliance becomes hotter issue for U.S. firms in China: report
Reuters, February 24, 2014
Mexico becoming a driving force in auto production
Los Angeles Times, February 24, 2014
German business optimism at highest since mid-2011
The Sacramento Bee, February 24, 2014
N.Korean Trade with China Grows
Chosun Media - China, February 24, 2014
'Three Amigos' agree on 'trusted traveler' program
USA Today, February 19, 2014
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