International
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...
Trump Orders New ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’
President Donald Trump’s trade policy announcements continued to create uncertainty this week, as well as affecting consumer prices, the stock market and consumer confidence.
On...
Challenges/Opportunities for California’s Trading Relationships Across the Americas
With a gross state product of over $4 trillion representing 13.7% of the U.S nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, California ranks as...
California-Sonora Sign Energy Memo of Understanding
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Sonora, Mexico Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 17 at...
Stronger Together: German-American Trade Relations in a Changing World
When you think of German engineering in America, you might picture a sleek BMW (maybe even as an EV model) gliding down a California...
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...
