International

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...

Speakers Spotlight US, State Efforts to Foster Strong International Trade

Representatives from top state and federal agencies joined the California Chamber of Commerce International Forum last week to talk about how the United States...

Reception Gives Consular Corps, Foreign Economic Partners Opportunity to Meet Governor Newsom, Other State Officials

A CalChamber-hosted evening reception on May 17 gives members of the California Consular Corps and foreign economic partners, representing nearly 60 countries, an opportunity...

Engaging in Global Market Key to Keeping US, California Economies Strong, Growing

In a post-pandemic era, the world’s economic outlook is full of mixed messages. The World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank...

Mexico’s Ambassador to US Highlights Importance of Past, Future Partnership

In celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the U.S. this year, Mexico’s Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma highlighted...

CalChamber Member Firms Strengthen Ties to Japan

California’s trade mission to Japan last week included sizable representation from California Chamber of Commerce member companies as part of the 100+-member business delegation. The...

China Influence Growing in Latin America; California Maintains Strong Trade Presence

The United States is Latin America’s top trade partner, but China’s influence and economic stake in the region is growing, a leading expert on...

Biden Administration Releases Trade Policy Priorities for 2023

Last week, the U.S. Trade Representative submitted to Congress the Biden administration’s trade policy agenda for 2023 and annual report on how the office...

Canada Day Lunch Focuses on Investors Helping Build Sustainable Economic Future

Ways in which investments from Canada and California pension programs are advancing the move toward a green, sustainable economy were the focus of a...