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Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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CalChamber Joins Export, Trade
Specialists from Across Country
The California Chamber of Commerce was well represented at recent gatherings of export and international trade specialists nationwide in Washington, D.C.
CalChamber Vice President of International Affairs Susanne Stirling attended the 2014 District Export Council (DEC) Forum and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce International Trade Symposium,
October 1–3.
For more information about the National
District Export Council, please visit: districtexportcouncil.org and www.calchamber.com/DEC
For more information about the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, please visit:
www.uschamber.com
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CalChamber Companies in the News
Hyatt House San Juan Celebrates Official Opening
Hospitality Net, October 9, 2014
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces New Members to Serve on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Organizations include CalChamber Members General Electric, JPMorgan Chase, and Ernst & Young
U.S. Department of Commerce, October 8, 2014
Jamba Juice secures new master franchise development agreement in Taiwan
Drinks Business Review, October 7, 2014
Trade Policy
From the World Trade Organization
WTO issues panel report on India’s agricultural import measures
Azevedo: Concerted effort by members needed to address WTO’s impasse
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Lead 20 American Firms on Trade Mission to Japan, South Korea
Discovering Greater China Through Long-Term Plans, Serious Relationship-Building, Finding Good Partners
**ITA Blog
From the U.S. Trade Representative
Readout of Meeting Convened by Ambassador Froman to Build International Support for the Myanmar Initiative to Promote Fundamental Labor Rights and Practices
USTR Requests Public Comments for the 2014 Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review of India
Press Week Ahead: October 12 – 17
Trade Agreements
New Trade Agreements Lead to More, and Better, Jobs
Brookings, October 8, 2014
California
California wines gaining popularity in China
Sacramento Bee, October 9, 2014
More International Articles
Singapore Expands More Than Estimated on Global Demand
Bloomberg, October 13, 2014
China trade data eases slowdown fears, more stimulus may still be needed
Reuters, October 13, 2014
Malaysia’s Policy to Stay Supportive of Growth, Zeti Says
Bloomberg, October 13, 2014
Germany will stick to zero deficit target, Merkel aide says
Reuters, October 13, 2014
Trade rep pins success of latest talks on concessions from China, Japan
Washington Examiner, October 10, 2014
Berlin-Chinese premier says we are ready to ease access to markets
Reuters, October 10, 2014
Canada Jobless Rate Falls to 6-Year-Low
Bloomberg, October 10, 2014
U.S. CEOs and Cabinet Officials Reinforce Commitment to India Trade and Investment
Business Wire, October 9, 2014
Sino-US trade ties are assured: Carlos Gutierrez
China Daily, October 8, 2014
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