Tag: China
US, China Mutually Agree to Cut Tariffs
At the beginning of the week, the White House announced a trade deal with China to reduce China’s tariffs and eliminate retaliation, retain a...
New Shipping Fees on Chinese Ships to Begin in 6 Months
In six months, the United States will be increasing fees on Chinese ships based on vessel capacity, as part of the Trump administration’s bid...
Low-Value Imports from China, Hong Kong No Longer Duty-Free
Starting May 2, President Donald Trump ended duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong....
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 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...
Speakers Highlight US-Taiwan Ties, US Economy, Federal Trade Initiatives
Nearly 200 attendees gathered last week for the California Chamber of Commerce International Trade Forum, which featured presentations on U.S.-Taiwan ties, the U.S. economy...
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...
Trade Representative Releases Report on China’s WTO Compliance
Fifty years after President Richard Nixon made his historic visit to China, 20 years after China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO), and following...
Focus on Cross-Border Business, Markets Aims to Support Growth in Commerce
The following answers to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Ker Gibbs, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in...
Strong California Economy, Jobs Depend on Worldwide Free Trade, Investment
With trade being a top tier national issue, the California Chamber of Commerce continues to communicate its international trade priorities to secure a national...
