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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
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8th Anniversary Edition- Trade Update
Thanks to our nearly 5,000 readers around the world for your continued interest and support.
Eight years ago, on October 1, 2007, the California Council for International Trade (CCIT) merged with the California Chamber of Commerce International Trade Committee to create the CalChamber Council for International Trade, which expands California’s voice on trade.
Please visit the CalChamber's "History of the CCIT."
Trade Update e-Newsletter Page and Archives.
Susanne Stirling, Vice President, International Affairs
Mary Watts, Assistant, International Affairs
And thanks to the CalChamber Communications Department!
Ann Amioka, Vice President, Communications
Steve Dormann, Web Managing Editor
Sara Espinosa, Publications Editor
Neil Ishikawa, Art Director
Cheryl O’Neal, Communications Assistant
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CalChamber Companies in the News
California community colleges chancellor set to retire
Associated Press, October 13, 2015
Boeing Celebrates Delivery of Oman Air’s First 787 Dreamliner
American Journal of Transportation, October 11, 2015
Boeing Geomobile Satellite Joining Mexico’s Advanced Mexsat System
Spaceref, October 2, 2015
Trade Policy
From the World Trade Organization
50th ratification of Trade Facilitation Agreement received
Some Members not ready to start discussions on increased transparency in services
DG Azevêdo: We must ensure that Nairobi delivers for growth and development
From the White House
Joint Fact Sheet: The United States-Republic of Korea Alliance: Shared Values, New Frontiers
FACT SHEET: The President’s Priorities in the Latino Community
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Opens New Regional Office in Silicon Valley to Empower Entrepreneurs and Create Local Jobs
Secretary Penny Pritzker’s Trip To Cuba
Trade Agreements
TPP Holds Potential to Support Growth and Jobs in Every State
Trade Benefits America, October 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost California Exports and Jobs
U.S. Department of Commerce, October 19, 2015
California has huge stake in Trans-Pacific Partnership
San Francisco Chronicle, October 16, 2015
Trade rep. 'confident' Congress will pass deal
Washington Examiner, October 15, 2015
Ag Secretary Vilsack calls Trans-Pacific pact good for California farmers
Fresno Bee, October 13, 2015
The European Union and TTIP: Preliminary Observations
Cato Institute, October 2015
How TTIP Will Affect the Structure of Global Trade Policy
CATO Institute, October 16, 2015
California
Governor Brown to Attend Event with Former Prime Minister of Yugoslavia Milan Panic Today
Governor's Office, October 20, 2015
Governor Brown Joins International Coalition Calling for a Price on Carbon
Governor's Office, October 19, 2015
California export trade backing off recent, record-breaking pace
Sacramento Bee, October 15, 2015
Record September delivers best quarter in Port’s of Long Beach history
American Journal of Transportation, October 13, 2015
More International Articles
The U.S. Trade Embargo on Cuba Just Hit 55 Years
Time, October 19, 2015
China economy logs weakest growth since 2009
Reuters, October 19, 2015
U.K. Throws Lavish Welcome for Xi in Hopes of 'Golden Era' in China Trade
Bloomberg, October 18, 2015
Expanded trade, exchanges benefit U.S., Vietnam
Vietnam's ambassador to the U.S. to meet with Californians
Sacramento Bee, October 17, 2015
Australia-Europe free trade agreement talks could start within months
Sydney Morning Herald, October 15, 2015
Fed hike more problematic for global economy than before: ECB
Reuters, October 15, 2015
EU revamps trade policy in face of protests
Reuters, October 14, 2015
U.S., Puerto Rican leaders seek 'action plan' for island
Reuters, October 14, 2015
Brazil's Next Big Crisis Is Scaring Bankers and Wiping Out Jobs
Bloomberg, October 13, 2015
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