New US-UK Trade Deal Aims to Boost Export Opportunities for Businesses
On May 8 — the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II — President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
US, China Mutually Agree to Cut Tariffs
At the beginning of the week, the White House announced a trade deal with China to reduce China’s tariffs and eliminate retaliation, retain a...
Study Confirms Importance of Foreign Direct Investment in California
A study released this month underscores the importance of foreign direct investment to the California economy.
Published by the World Trade Center Los Angeles, Foreign...
New Shipping Fees on Chinese Ships to Begin in 6 Months
In six months, the United States will be increasing fees on Chinese ships based on vessel capacity, as part of the Trump administration’s bid...
Low-Value Imports from China, Hong Kong No Longer Duty-Free
Starting May 2, President Donald Trump ended duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong....
Talk of Tariffs Keeps Global Connections in Spotlight for World Trade Month 2025
As World Trade Month begins, the California Chamber of Commerce is emphasizing its long-held support for a national free trade agenda and the significance...
Tariff Tumult Continues in April
As many as 100 governments around the world have indicated an interest in negotiating tariffs with the Trump administration following the rapid series of...
Coalition Urges U.S. Trade Rep to Refrain from Imposing Proposed Anti-China Action
The California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 300 other organizations last week in urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to...
Trump Orders New ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’
President Donald Trump’s trade policy announcements continued to create uncertainty this week, as well as affecting consumer prices, the stock market and consumer confidence.
On...
California-Sonora Sign Energy Memo of Understanding
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Sonora, Mexico Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 17 at...
East Coast/Gulf Ports Employers, Union Dockworkers Sign Contract
Leaders from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) management group signed a new six-year Master Contract on March...
CalChamber Outlines Trade Priorities, Concerns for Federal Officials, Congress
As the Trump administration and 119th Congress continue their work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and concerns to...
Trade Policy Expert Details Economic Impacts of Newly Declared Tariffs
U.S. consumers and businesses will bear the costs of the tariffs imposed this month on Canada, Mexico, and China via presidential executive orders, according...
Trump Tariffs: Some Put on Hold, Others Take Effect This Week
After a flurry of activity over last weekend and into Monday, President Donald Trump put on hold for 30 days the 25% tariffs on...
Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation
The new Trump administration promises the most disruptive change in Washington, D.C. ever seen. From the inaugural speech and into the second week of...
California, Canada Leaders Discuss Future of Energy Innovation at CalChamber Lunch
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco hosted a talk on the ways Canada and...
Port Employers, Union Dockworkers Reach Tentative Deal at East Coast, Gulf Ports
This week, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year...