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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Next Trade Update: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Featured Headlines
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Exports Key to Economic Growth, Jobs
Perennial Leader California Accounts for More than 10% of U.S. Exports
Susanne Stirling, CalChamber International Affairs VP, Featured in Alert, May 9, 2014
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CalChamber Companies in the News
Comcast Tests WiFi Access With Asian Carriers
MultiChannel News, May 12, 2014
Southwest Airlines to launch international flights
The Star Online, May 10, 2014
Trade Policy
From the World Trade Organization
Azevêdo asks members to be prepared for “a busy June and July”
New WTO thematic course on trade policy analysis begins
New book examines regulatory practices in services trade and role of WTO legal principles
From the White House
FACT SHEET: The United States and Uruguay – A Growing Bilateral Relationship
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Next Phase of the National Export Initiative -- NEI/NEXT
Partnering to Continue U.S. Export Growth in China
**ITA Blog
From the U.S. Trade Representative
Remarks by Ambassador Michael Punke on Russian Trade Measures
United States Challenges Indonesia’s Ongoing Import Restrictions on Horticultural Products, Animals, and Animal Products
Remarks by Ambassador Michael Froman at the WTO Mini-Ministerial Meeting
Statement by Ambassador Froman on the President’s Notification to Remove Certain Trade Benefits from Russia
Federal
Wyden Supports Move to Disqualify Russia from Preferential Trade Program
Senate Committee on Finance, May 7, 2014
Yellen sees faster growth ahead for economy
Sacramento Bee, May 7, 2014
California
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SUPPORT AJR 34 (Cooley-D)
Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension
5/5/2014 - Chaptered by Secretary of State
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.
Letter to Author
Bill Versions: 03/24/2014 Amended
See www.calchamber.com/EX-IM
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Sacramento’s trade mission to China aims to attract investment
Sacramento Bee, May 11, 2014
California exports gain momentum in March
Sacramento Bee, May 6, 2014
More International Articles
E-commerce edge helps British retailers expand abroad
Reuters, May 13, 2014
Europe Day / EU warms to Japan trade talks after TPP progress
The Japan News, May 9, 2014
African Leaders Asked To Boost Trade And Share Knowledge
Channels-Africa, May 8, 2014
World Economy Meets Great Moderation 2.0 as Volatility Fades
Bloomberg, May 8, 2014
China's exports and imports rebound
BBC News, May 8, 2014
Japan's Abe sees free-trade deal with EU agreed next year
Reuters, May 7, 2014
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