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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Featured Headlines
Forum Showcases Economic Benefits of Exports, GO-Biz,
China Trade/Tourism
CalChamber, May 24, 2013
Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development:
http://business.ca.gov/
GO-Biz Staff:
http://business.ca.gov/AboutUs/Directory.aspx
Entrepreneurship Gets Nod from Speakers
at 88th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast
CalChamber, May 24, 2013
District Export Council Examines National Priorities
CalChamber, May 24, 2013
Governor talks regulatory reform, budget at Host breakfast
Sacramento Business Journal, May 22, 2013
Brown defends California's business climate
Associated Press, May 22, 2013
Jerry Brown downplays analyst's budget forecast, pledges to 'stay
the course'
The Sacramento Bee, May 22, 2013
Guest Commentary: Exports Continue as Bright Spots
for California Economy
CalChamber, May 20, 2013
CalChamber Companies in the News
Toyota President Takes Driver’s Seat in Endurance Race
The Wall Street Journal, May 24, 2013
Chevron Contributes to Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts
Chevron, May 23, 2013
Pride Industries five-year contract will employ 85
Sacramento Business Journal, May 14, 2013
Trade Policy
From the World Trade Organization
Panel established on measures imposed by China
on certain steel from Japan
Items proposed for consideration at the next meeting
of Dispute Settlement Body
Chair updates on farm issues proposed for Bali meeting:
talks continue on key differences
WTO announces agenda for Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade
Lamy: Africa is the growth continent for the 21st century
WTO extends proposals deadline for 2013 Public Forum
From the White House
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Biden
and Colombian President Santos, Bogota, Colombia
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on National Security Advisor Tom Donilon’s Meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Patrushev
Background Conference Call with Senior Administration Officials
on Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden's Trip to Colombia,
Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
Going global with a little help from our friends
**ITA Blog
U.S. Department of Commerce Helps American Company Secure
$42 Million Contract With Colombia
Opinion Editorial - Austin American Statesman - "Blank: U.S.,
Colombia Play Key Role in Future of Americas"
“E” Award Winner’s Vehicles Save Lives and Support Exports
**ITA Blog
From the U.S. Trade Representative
Small Businesses Weigh In On U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement
in ITC Report
Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations Maintain Strong Momentum
U.S. Agriculture Exports Support American Jobs,
Ambassador Siddiqui Tells Seminar
Cross Post: Advancing Food Security by Opening Markets
United States and Burma Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
Ambassador Sapiro Speaks at Launch of New U.S.-Tunisian
Small Business Program
California
Legislation Pending Next Week Will Severely Impact Travel
& Tourism Harming Job Growth & Opportunity
Fox and Hounds, May 28, 2013
Trade Agreements
Federal
Baucus Says Modern Customs and Border Protection System is Vital to U.S. Competitiveness
Senate Committee on Finance, May 22, 2013
More International Articles
Growers Boost Pistachio Output to Meet China Demand
The Sacramento Bee, May 26, 2013
N.Z., China May Allow Direct Currency Conversion for Trade
Bloomberg, May 26, 2013
China, EU to discuss trade disputes on Monday
Reuters, May 26, 2013
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa off to China to promote business
Daily News, May 25, 2013
Mexico eyeing retaliatory measures in U.S. meat labeling dispute
Reuters, May 24, 2013
Chinese tourists' spending in the U.S. takes off
Los Angeles Times, May 24, 2013
China seals first free-trade deal with Switzerland
BBC News--UK, May 24, 2013
China, U.S. Reach Accord for Sharing Auditors’ Records
Bloomberg, May 24, 2013
Yuan Gold Trade in Hong Kong Triples as Currency Gains Cut Risk
Businessweek, May 24, 2013
Banker Trade Deals, Price-Fixing Suits, U.K. Banks: Compliance
Businessweek, May 24, 2013
Insight: Luxury brands position for U.S. boom
Reuters, May 24, 2013
European Parliament Moves to Limit Scope of Eventual U.S. Trade Deal
The New York Times, May 23, 2013
Latam 'gang of four' agree to scrap trade tariffs
BBC News-UK, May 23, 2013
Canada threatens ‘retaliatory measures’ over new US meat labeling regulations
Washington Post, May 23, 2013
Euro-Area Services, Factory Gauge Rises More Than Estimated
Bloomberg, May 23, 2013
Greece's National Bank shares to trade ex-rights from May 24
Reuters, May 22, 2013
EU and U.S. not coordinating on China solar dispute
Reuters, May 21, 2013
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