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U.S. Senate Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on 2014 Trade Policy Agenda
On Wednesday, April 30, the Senate Finance hearing will take place regarding the 2014 trade policy agenda, with testimony from Ambassador Michael Froman.
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| Request for Comments
On March 21, 2014, the USTR notified Congress of the Administration's intention to enter into negotiations for a World Trade Organization Environmental Goods Agreement. The Office of the USTR, on behalf of the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC), is seeking public comments regarding U.S. interests and priorities with respect to this initiative.
Written comments are due by May 5, 2014
Hearing - May 5, 2014 in Washington, DC
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CalChamber Companies in the News
Gap Moving To Capture Chinese Market
Bidness etc, April 7, 2014
Trade Policy
From the World Trade Organization
EU files dispute against Russia over measures
on the importation of pork products
Azevêdo asks members to shift up a gear on Doha preparation
Bali trade facilitation deal challenged conventional WTO wisdom,
new paper says
Revised WTO Agreement on Government Procurement enters
into force
WTO launches call for proposals for 2014 Public Forum
From the White House
FACT SHEET: Strengthening Entrepreneurship At Home
and Abroad
The Employment Situation in March
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Expects Continued Growth in International Travel During Next Five Years
Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker
on International Trade in Goods and Services in February 2014
International Visitors Spend $15.8 Billion in January 2014
From the U.S. Trade Representative
United States Welcomes New Opportunities for U.S. Suppliers
Under Revised WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Statement by Ambassador Michael Punke
at the World Trade Organization Trade Negotiations Committee
United States and Taiwan Enhance Trade Ties
USTR Targets Telecommunications Trade Barriers
Eighth Meeting of the Dominican Republic - Central America -
United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) Environmental Affairs Council highlights progress and environmental results
United States Trade Representative Michael Froman Testimony
on the 2014 Trade Agenda
Trade Agreements
Merkel Stresses Significance of a Trans-Atlantic Free-Trade Deal
The Wall Street Journal, April 6, 2014
Lawmakers Worried About Fate of Pacific Trade Pact
The Wall Street Journal, April 3, 2014
US ambassador invites dialogue on TTIP
European Voice, April 3, 2014
Federal
Camp Opening Statement: Hearing on President Obama’s Trade Policy Agenda (Remarks as Prepared)
House Committee on Ways and Means, April 3, 2014
U.S. private job growth accelerates in March: ADP
Reuters, April 2, 2014
California
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SUPPORT AJR 34 (Cooley-D) Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension
4/2/2014 - In Senate. To Committee on Rules.
Urges Congress to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for U. S. economic stability and continuity following a terrorist attack.
Letter to Author
Bill Versions: 02/13/2014 Introduced
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SUPPORT AJR 37 (Muratsuchi-D)
Export-Import Bank
4/7/2014 - Assembly bills - Third Reading
Urges Congressional reauthorization of the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank, thereby enabling U.S. companies — large and small — to turn export opportunities into real sales that help to maintain and create U.S. jobs and contribute to a stronger national economy.
SEND A LETTER
Bill Versions: 03/24/2014 Amended
See www.calchamber.com/EX-IM
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California export trade picks up steam in February
The Sacramento Bee, April 3, 2014
More International Articles
U.S. warns China over currency depreciation
Reuters, April 8, 2014
Australian Beef, Cheese Favored in Trade Deals With Japan, Korea
Bloomberg, April 7, 2014
Taiwan Speaker to Postpone China Trade-Pact Review
Bloomberg, April 6, 2014
U.S. trade representative to visit Japan for talks on access
Reuters, April 5, 2014
Mexico Targeting Almost $23 Billion in Water, Aqueduct Projects
Bloomberg, April 4, 2014
Asia leaders look to bolster unity, coordination
San Diego Union-Tribune, April 3, 2014
Mexico and Panama sign free trade agreement
Reuters, April 3, 2014
United States urges Japan to make good on trade promises
Reuters, April 3, 2014
Brazil posts first trade surplus in three months
Reuters, April 1, 2014
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