CalChamber Urges Renewal of Cost-Saving Trade Preference Program
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a nationwide coalition that is urging swift passage of legislation to renew the Generalized System of Preferences...
Azores Delegation Visits CalChamber for Portuguese Heritage Month
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a gathering with representatives having Azores connections.
Present at the June 24 meeting was Artur Lima, the...
CalChamber, U.S., State, Local Chambers Urge Support for Digital Trade Rules
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber and more than 150 state and local chambers from 45 states in urging the...
CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Celebrate Longtime Trade Connections
The California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders explored subjects of mutual interest this week during a working luncheon in Sacramento.
The June 12...
Speakers Highlight US-Taiwan Ties, US Economy, Federal Trade Initiatives
Nearly 200 attendees gathered last week for the California Chamber of Commerce International Trade Forum, which featured presentations on U.S.-Taiwan ties, the U.S. economy...
Reception at Historic Governor’s Mansion Gives Consular Corps, International Trade Partners Chance to Meet Governor, State Officials
A California Chamber of Commerce-hosted evening reception on May 8 at the Historic Governor’s Mansion provides members of the California consular corps and international...
World Trade Month Underscores Link Between Economic Growth, Global Trade
As World Trade Month begins, the California Chamber of Commerce is emphasizing the significance of international trade in maintaining economic growth.
World Trade Month activities...
CalChamber-Hosted Luncheon Highlights Friendship, Connections with Canada
Canada’s close and longstanding partnership with the United States was the focus of a California Chamber of Commerce luncheon forum this week featuring Canada...
Norway & California Sign Agreements to Further Climate Collaboration
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway visited California and on April 16 oversaw the signing of two climate change agreements with Governor...
European Parliament Members Visit CalChamber
Five members of the European Parliament visited the California Chamber of Commerce on March 21 under the auspices of the German Marshall Fund of...
US-Ireland Business Report Marks 100 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Shortly before St. Patrick’s Day, the American Chamber of Commerce released its annual US-Ireland Business Report; the 2024 theme is “Building Ireland’s Transatlantic Impact.”
In...
Digital Trade Offers Growth Opportunities for US, State Firms in Latin America
Growth in digital trade represents a great opportunity for U.S. and California companies to expand ties with Latin America in general and Brazil in...
U.S. Trade Representative Releases President Biden’s Trade Policy Agenda
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released President Joe Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report to Congress on...
Crown Princess Opens Full-Time Swedish Consulate Office, Signs Climate Change Cooperation Letter with Governor
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, accompanied by her husband, His Royal Highness Prince Daniel, opened a full-time consulate office in San...
California Trade Down in 2023, But State Still a Top Exporter
Trade statistics released this month by the U.S. Department of Commerce show that California, despite lower annual trade numbers, remained a top exporting state...
$ Billions in Tariff Savings Possible If Congress Renews Trade Program
The California Chamber of Commerce continues to push for congressional reauthorization of a U.S. trade program that has saved companies billions of dollars in...
90th Anniversary of Export-Import Bank Brings Survey for Future
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Bank is the official export credit agency of the United States. Its mission is to support...