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Susanne T. Stirling, senior vice president, international affairs, has headed CalChamber international activities for more than four decades. She is an appointee of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to the National Export Council, and serves on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce International Policy Committee, the California International Relations Foundation, and the Chile-California Council. Originally from Denmark, she studied at the University of Copenhagen and holds a B.A. in international relations from the University of the Pacific, where she served as a regent from 2012 to 2021. She earned an M.A. from the School of International Relations at the University of Southern California.

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...

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...