International
Global Trade Groups Forecast Economic Slowdown in Coming Months
Earlier this month, both the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued forecasts of slowing growth in international trade.
On October...
San Francisco to Host Asia-Pacific CEOs Alongside Leaders’ Meeting in November
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit will take place in San Francisco, November 15–17, overlapping with the Leaders’ Summit.
The CEO Summit will...
Contract Between Dockworkers, Employers Safeguards Economic Gains for All
Finally... and just in time for Labor Day... dockworkers on the U.S. West Coast voted on Thursday, August 31 to ratify a tentative contract...
Panelists Offer Thoughts on Upcoming Asia-Pacific Leaders Summit
Representatives from three of the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) described for a California Chamber of Commerce audience on September...
Australia-California Synergy on Climate Earns Praise
The California Chamber of Commerce this week joined the Australian government and California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) in presenting an...
Foreign Direct Investment in State Bouncing Back Despite Global Crises
California gained 271 foreign-owned enterprises last year after years of losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report.
In 2022, an estimated...
Alberta, Canada Representatives Visit the CalChamber
On Wednesday, August 9, representatives from the Government of Alberta, Canada and the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco met with the CalChamber....
Western US Agricultural Trade Association Empowers Small Agribusinesses Through International Trade
As a nonprofit organization funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Market Access Program, the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) offers significant...
San Francisco Preparing to Host Asia-Pacific Leaders This Fall
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is preparing the city to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting this November and has announced honorary...
CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Discuss Importance of Continued Relationship as Key Trade/Investment Partners
The continuing interdependence of California and Japan was highlighted last week at the 22nd annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan...
