Tuesday, September 15, 2015
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CalChamber Companies in the News
Mark Jansen, president and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers,
was the speaker at the 54th annual Harvest Luncheon
Harvest Luncheon celebrates locally produced food
The Modesto Bee, September 11, 2015
Joyce Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation Support Apprenticeship Return on Investment Study
Featuring CalChamber member JPMorgan Chase
U.S. Department of Commerce, September 8, 2015
Trade Policy
From the World Trade Organization
Azevêdo: Nairobi Ministerial must deliver on development
WTO announces winners of 2015 Essay Award for Young Economists
WTO members elect new chair of farm trade talks
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics Honoring
Hispanic Heritage Month
Trade Winds—Africa: Taking the Next Step in U.S.-Africa Business Relations
**ITA Blog
Back-to-School Means More International Trade in Education
**ITA Blog
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Five Market Development Cooperator Program Award Receipients
From the U.S. Trade Representative
Press Week Ahead: September 14 - 18
Trade Agreements
Study: Vietnam will 'benefit significantly' from trade pact
The Hill, September 11, 2015
Auto-state senators push for better trade rules
The Hill, September 10, 2015
Federal
U.S. import prices post biggest drop in seven months
Reuters, September 10, 2015
California
Governor Brown to Speak at U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit
in Los Angeles Tomorrow
Governor's Office, September 14, 2015
GO-Biz and Japanese Government Sign
MOUs to Develop California Electric
Vehicle Charging Network
The text of the two MOUs can be found here and here.
GO-Biz, September 11, 2015
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French Consul General says 'merci' at 'hometown heroes' parade
in Sacramento
The Sacramento Bee, September 11, 2015
China's slowing growth cause for concern at ports,
trade economist says
Los Angeles Times, September 10, 2015
UCLA and USC tie in magazine rankings;
UC Berkeley best public university in nation
Los Angeles Times, September 8, 2015
More International Articles
Bank of Japan Forgoes Additional Easing,
Betting Economy Will Turn Around
Bloomberg, September 14, 2015
California's tech ties to India are about to get a boost
Los Angeles Times, September 13, 2015
Taking a Fresh Look At U.S.-Mexico Trade
Supply Demand Chain, September 11, 2015
Mexico's Proposed Budget Supports Stability
Bloomberg MarketWatch, September 11, 2015
U.S., Cuba set agenda on improving relations
Reuters, September 11, 2015
China central bank ups flexibility in reserve requirement rules
Reuters, September 11, 2015
Mexico industrial output unexpectedly rises in July
Reuters, September 11, 2015
Singapore Vote Count Underway as PAP Looks Set to Keep Power
Bloomberg, September 10, 2015
Puerto Rico Faces Higher Hurdles in Debt Restructuring Plan
Bloomberg, September 10, 2015
European Commission President Jean- Claude Juncker's
first State of the Union address on September 9
European Commission, September 9, 2015
China state planner chairman says economy fundamentally healthy
Reuters, September 9, 2015
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