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Trade Update - Tuesday, June 13, 2017
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CalChamber Comments on NAFTA Negotiations
On June 12, 2017 the California Chamber of Commerce submitted comments on "Negotiating Objectives Regarding Modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico" to the U.S. Trade Representative – with a copy to the California Congressional Delegation. The full text of the CalChamber's submission can be found here.
Enhancing North American
Competitiveness, Together
U.S. Chamber, June 7, 2017
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CalChamber Companies in the News
Almond Market Update – Strong Shipment Numbers Continue
Blue Diamond Growers, June 9, 2017
Amazon Loans More Than $3 Billion to Over 20,000 Small Businesses
Amazon, June 8, 2017
White House: Intends to Nominate Banker Joseph Otting
to Top Bank Oversight Post
Fox Business, June 5, 2017
Trade Policy
From the White House
Statement by the Press Secretary on President Donald J. Trump’s Upcoming Foreign Travel
June 9, 2017
President Trump’s Plan to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
June 8, 2017
Seventeen Nominations Sent to the Senate Today
(Including 2 for the Dept of Commerce)
June 6, 2017
President Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From the Paris Climate Accord
June 1, 2017
Joint Statement for Enhancing the Comprehensive Partnership between the United States of America and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
May 31, 2017
From the Department of Commerce
Foreign Direct Investment: Driving Global Competitiveness and Innovation
June 9, 2017
Secretary of Commerce Announces Interim Leadership
for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
June 7, 2017
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Sugar to Protect U.S. Growers
and Refiners, Ensure Supply to Consumers
June 6, 2017
Trade with China Continues Trend While Comprehensive Economic Dialogue Hopes to Balance Deficits
June 2, 2017
From the U.S. Trade Representative
U.S., China Finalize Details to Send U.S. Beef to China
June 12, 2017
United States Statement on Trade for the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting
June 8, 2017
Readout of USTR Robert Lighthizer’s Meeting with the WTO Director General
June 1, 2017
Remarks By U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer
at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner
May 30, 2017
From the Department of State
Global Peace Operations Initiative Promotes International Peacekeeping
June 12, 2017
From the International Trade Administration
Where do Thousands of U.S. Exporters Look for Advice?
May 31, 2017
From the World Trade Organization
Azevêdo Briefs Ministers on MC11 Outlook;
Says Flexibility is Key to Success
June 9, 2017
New Publication Shares Best Practices for National Committees
on Trade Facilitation
June 9, 2017
Agriculture Committee Reviews WTO Members’ Export Support Policies
June 7, 2017
From Vision to Reality:
Event Celebrates Success of the Trade Facilitation Agreement
June 2, 2017
Trade Agreements
Pacific Trade Agreement Set for Signing
Radio NZ, June 13, 2017
Mexico to Merkel: We Want ‘Significant Increase’ in Trade
Yahoo, June 9, 2017
Merkel in Argentina Hopes for Mercosur Trade Deal
Euractiv, June 8, 2017
Asean-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement on Track to Be Inked This Year
Straits Times, June 8, 2017
Canada, Chile Modernize Trade Agreement
Tax-News, June 7, 2017
Federal
Trump to Host South Korea President June 29-30: White House
Reuters, June 13, 2017
Ross Confident Administration Can Negotiate Better Trade Terms
The Wall Street Journal, June 12, 2017
U.S. Steel Association Urges Better Coordinator Under New NAFTA
Reuters, June 12, 2017
Trump Considers Revising Historic Obama-Era Opening with Cuba
Los Angeles Times, June 11, 2017
Trump Offers Up Tillerson to Mediate Solution to Qatar Crisis
American Journal of Transportation, June 8, 2017
U.S. Chamber Hosts 8th U.S.-Mexico CEO Dialogue,
Launches U.S.-Mexico Economic Council
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, June 6, 2017
California
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Governor Brown in China
Photo Release: China Day 5:
Governor Brown Closes California-China Climate Mission with Call to Action: “It’s Not a Time for Inertia, It’s a Time for Radical Change”
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., June 8, 2017
Photo Release: China Day 4:
Governor Brown Opens Under2 Clean
Energy Forum, Welcomes New Under2
Coalition Global Ambassador Christiana Figueres
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., June 7, 2017
Photo Release: China Day 3:
Governor Brown Meets with President Xi of the People’s Republic of China, Signs Agreement with National Government to Boost Green Technology
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., June 6, 2017
Photo Release: China Day 2:
Governor Brown Strengthens Climate Alliance
with California’s Sister State, Jiangsu Province
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., June 5, 2017
Photo Release: China Day 1:
Governor Brown Kicks Off Trip to China with California-Sichuan Clean Energy Pact
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., June 4, 2017
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Governor Brown Heads Back to
California After China Visit
Capitol Public Radio, June 9, 2017
California, China Sign Climate
Deal After Trump’s Paris Exit
Associated Press, June 6, 2017
California Center Hosts Governor Brown and U.S. Consul General Greene for Business Engagement During Governor’s Historic Visit to Chengdu, China
California Center, June 5, 2017
Brown’s First Stops in China are
Cities that Look A Lot Like California
Los Angeles Times, June 4, 2017
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Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Issue Statements on Budget Agreement
Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., June 13, 2017
Trade Jobs in Southern California Have Jumped,
But Policy and Labor Challenges Loom
Los Angeles Times, June 12, 2017
Made in California – but Not the USA?
The Wall Street Journal, June 7, 2017
More International Articles
Panama to Establish Ties with China in Latest Blow to Taiwan
American Journal of Transportation, June 13, 2017
China, ASEAN to Enhance Infrastructure Cooperation
China Daily, June 13, 2017
Statistics Show Close U.S.-China Trade Ties: Chinese Senior Diplomat
Xinhuanet, June 13, 2017
(New Zealand) Trade Minister Gets an Early Appointment
with the New US Trade Representative
NZ Herald, June 13, 2017
Canada and U.S. Remain ‘Quite Far Apart’ on Softwood Lumber, Freeland Says
Journal of Commerce, June 12, 2017
Mexico Shopping for New Pork Suppliers
National Hog Farmer, June 12, 2017
Mexico City’s Mayor Calls For Carlos Slim,
Other Mexican Billionaires To Influence NAFTA Talks
Forbes, June 12, 2017
May Apologizes to Fellow Tories, Tries to Keep Her Team Intact
Bloomberg, June 9, 2017
China Wins From Global Trade Outlook as Imports Signal Strength
American Journal of Transportation, June 8, 2017
WTO Expects UK to Become a Leader of Globalistion After Brexit, Says Think Tank Boss
U.K. Express, June 8, 2017
Japan’s Parliament Passes Law Allowing Emperor to Abdicate
The New York Times, June 8, 2017
World Economy Seen Picking Up, Political Uncertainty a Risk
Associated Press, June 7, 2017
Global Growth Headed for Six-Year High: OECD
Reuters, June 7, 2017
As China Eyes Trade Growth, Europe Moves to Calm Wary Industries
Bloomberg, June 4, 2017
This Time, Trump is Right About Trade
The Wall Street Journal, May 31, 2017
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