Tag: Exports
California District Export Councils Urge Action to Relieve Port Congestion
The many difficulties facing California exporters, particularly the shipping problems caused by port congestion, were the focus of a virtual meeting hosted by the...
Rebate Program Aims to Help Businesses Explore Global Markets
Companies that do business internationally or seeking to start may want to consider saving time and money by signing up for the ATA Carnet,...
California Still a Top Exporting State
Trade statistics released in February by the U.S. Department of Commerce show that California remained a top exporting state in 2020.
California exported $156.112 billion...
Export-Import Bank Maintains Quorum, Ability to Help Exporters
The Export-Import Bank of the United States will continue to operate with a quorum following the early February presidential appointment of James Cruse to...
A Year Like None Other
It’s safe to say that we could never have predicted nor been prepared for what this year would have in store for us as...
West Coast Organizations Promote Trade as Way to Help Fuel Economic Recovery
The California Chamber of Commerce, the Pacific Northwest International Trade Association and the Washington Council on International Trade shared their support and...
California Still a Top Exporting State
The U.S. Department of Commerce now has 2018 trade statistics available through the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) “Trade Stats Express.”
In 2018, California exported $178.4...
Tourism Industry Jobs Form Big Piece of California’s Economic Foundation
Vacations to California’s natural wonders, cultural riches and exciting city attractions fuel stable employment and the world’s fifth largest economy.
CalChamber Board Member Receives Minority Export Firm of Year Award
California Chamber of Commerce Board member Margaret Wong, president and CEO of McWong International, has received the minority export firm of the year award...
CalChamber-Supported Korean Trade Agreement Moves Forward
Last week, the U.S. Trade Representative announced that the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement has been modified to “improve implementation of the trade pact.”
Agreement Amendments
The...
$5.6 Billion in California Exports Target of Trade Retaliation for U.S. Import Tariffs
California exports of more than $5.6 billion are the targets of retaliatory tariffs from major trading partners in response to new U.S. tariffs on...
Japanese Business Leaders, CalChamber Share Concerns at Annual Luncheon
The longtime trade and investment ties between California and Japan were among the many topics covered this week when Japanese and California business leaders
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International Forum: California Continues to Blaze Trail in Trade; Exports Growing
U.S. and California politics and trade priorities, global connections and the importance of exports were the topics discussed by an international trade expert, a...
2017 Trade Figures Show California Maintains Position as Top Exporting State
The U.S. Department of Commerce now has 2017 trade statistics available through the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) “Trade Stats Express.”
In 2017, California exported $171.9...
CalChamber Goes to D.C. Trade Gathering
The California Chamber of Commerce recently joined nearly 125 trade specialists from across the nation for sessions focused on trade issues at the National...
CalChamber Urges Quick Renegotiation of Trade Agreements to Help Economy
The California Chamber of Commerce has urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to be committed to a quick and efficient renegotiation...
Annual Luncheon Gathering Underscores Longstanding Trade/Investment Partnership
An annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest trade and...
