International
CalChamber Urges Congress to Reauthorize Trade Program, Refund Billions in Tariffs
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California congressional delegation to reauthorize a U.S. trade program that has saved companies billions of dollars...
Groups Predict Trade Momentum to Slow Due to Multiple Shocks on Global Economy
World trade is headed for a slowdown, according to forecasts released by two global groups this month.
In an updated trade outlook released on October...
British Expert: Long Ties, Friendship a Solid Base for State-UK Trade Relations
Long ties of trade and friendship between California and the United Kingdom are a solid foundation for continuing relations in this time of flux,...
Shared Values Core of Australia-California Partnerships on Climate, New Technology
Multiple connections enhance continuing strong economic relations between Australia, the United States and California, Ambassador Jane Duke, Consul General of Australia in Los Angeles,...
U.S., Taiwan Begin Formal Negotiations for Initiative on 21st-Century Trade
The United States and Taiwan have begun formal negotiations on the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.
The two sides announced on August 17 that they...
NSW Australia Group, CalChamber Mark 25th Anniversary of Sister State Signing
The many shared interests of New South Wales (NSW), Australia and sister state California were discussed this week when a delegation from the NSW...
New Biden Administration Strategy Reframes Africa’s Importance to U.S.
The Biden administration has released the new U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, which outlines the administration’s vision for a “21st Century U.S.-African Partnership.”
The strategy,...
Foreign Direct Investment in State, U.S. Rebounding After Dropping During COVID
International economies continued to be beset by the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, reducing the amount of foreign direct investment in...
Biden Administration Launches U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
Last week, the Biden administration announced the launch of the United States-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP).
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with...
U.S., Taiwan Strengthen Connections at Inaugural Trade Meeting in Washington
This week, representatives of the United States and Taiwan met for the first time on the newly agreed upon trade framework meant to strengthen...
