US and China Pause Port Fees
During his recent trip to Asia, President Donald Trump agreed to cooperate on shipbuilding with South Korea and Japan — and agreed with China...
CalChamber Urges Trump Administration to Extend US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The California Chamber of Commerce submitted public comments on November 3, as the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is starting a public consultation...
US Supreme Court Hears Challenges to Trump Tariffs
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to raise tariffs on trading partners.
At issue...
US Imposes New Fees on Chinese Ships
Starting October 14, the United States began imposing new shipping fees that could increase the cost of Chinese goods and potentially reduce imports.
The Trump...
Tech Week, Fleet Week Highlight Trade with Latin America Partners
San Francisco Tech Week and Fleet Week, both October 6–12, brought together a decentralized, city-wide technology festival and a celebration of America’s U.S. Armed...
Consul General Explains Mexico’s Reaction to Changed Approach of US Trade Policy
The changed paradigm of U.S.-Mexico relations and the implications for both trading partners was the focus of the recent breakfast meeting of the CalChamber...
CalChamber Urges Congress to Renew African Trade Program
This week the California Chamber of Commerce urged members of the California congressional delegation to support renewal of a trade preference program for sub-Saharan...
California, Denmark Agree to Cooperate on Climate, Technology Efforts
Denmark’s minister for foreign affairs visited California last week to oversee the signing of an agreement to cooperate on climate and technology efforts.
Joining California...
Assembly Committee Examines California-Asia Trade and Investment
The status of trade and investment between California and Asia and the effects of U.S. trade tariffs were the focus of the first informational...
Executive Order Will Levy Duties on Low-Value Imports from World At-Large
Starting August 29, imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would...
CalChamber, California Show Support for Rebuilding Ukraine
Celebrations in support of Ukraine kicked off this month with a breakfast gathering in the Sacramento area.
The Ukrainian American House, located in Rancho Cordova,...
Details Change But Tariffs a Key Priority for Trump Administration
While the details have changed several times, tariffs are key to this administration. As this story was being prepared for publication, August 1 is...
President Trump Revises, Delays Tariffs
August 1 is the new expiration date for some countries’ tariff rates and the start of revised tariff rates for other nations.
On July 7,...
CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Mark Longtime Alliance on Trade Matters
A working luncheon in Sacramento enabled longtime trade allies from the California Chamber of Commerce and leading associations of Japanese businesses to exchange thoughts...
Coalition Again Urges U.S. Trade Rep Not to Proceed with Anti-China Proposal
The California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 160 other organizations on July 7 in once again urging the Office of the U.S. Trade...
CalChamber Urges: Address Expected Port Congestion, Supply Chain Disruptions
Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 225 trade associations and other supply chain stakeholders in urging the federal administration to...