International

2022 California Exports Reach Record High

Trade statistics released this month by the U.S. Department of Commerce show that California remained a top exporting state in 2022. California exports reached a...

11th Annual Pan African Global Conference to Return to Sacramento

The Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference will return to Sacramento, California from April 26 – 27. The 11th Pan African Global Trade...

Lt. Governor Redesignated as Governor’s Top Trade Representative

On December 30, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom redesignated Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis as his top representative to advance California’s economic interests abroad. Lieutenant Governor...

Boom Time for India Promises Benefits for Relations/Trade with U.S., California

Trade and investment opportunities in India were the focus of attention at last week’s international breakfast meeting of the CalChamber Council for International Trade. Ambassador...

San Francisco Announced as Host City for Asia-Pacific Leaders Meeting in Fall 2023

Asia-Pacific leaders will gather in San Francisco in the fall of 2023 during the United States’ host year for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). U.S....

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...