International

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...

Guest Commentary: Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Mexico

I appreciate the California Chamber of Commerce for its invitation to share with you the Mexican perspective on the impact of the new U.S....

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...

Former Defense Secretary Panetta Calls for End to ‘Leadership by Crisis’

The quality of U.S. leadership will determine whether the world will see an American renaissance in coming years or an America in decline, former...

CalChamber Joins Effort to Prevent Supply Chain, Ports Disruption in New Year

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition of 267 federal, state and local trade associations in urging East/Gulf Coast labor and management...