Tag: International Trade
Talk of Tariffs Keeps Global Connections in Spotlight for World Trade Month 2025
As World Trade Month begins, the California Chamber of Commerce is emphasizing its long-held support for a national free trade agenda and the significance...
Challenges/Opportunities for California’s Trading Relationships Across the Americas
With a gross state product of over $4 trillion representing 13.7% of the U.S nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, California ranks as...
Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation
The new Trump administration promises the most disruptive change in Washington, D.C. ever seen. From the inaugural speech and into the second week of...
Former Defense Secretary Panetta Calls for End to ‘Leadership by Crisis’
The quality of U.S. leadership will determine whether the world will see an American renaissance in coming years or an America in decline, former...
CalChamber, U.S., State, Local Chambers Urge Support for Digital Trade Rules
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber and more than 150 state and local chambers from 45 states in urging the...
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...
Ironstone Vineyards Carves Place for State on World Stage with Dedication, Passion
This article is a part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability...
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...
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...
Foreign Direct Investment in State, U.S. Rebounding After Dropping During COVID
International economies continued to be beset by the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, reducing the amount of foreign direct investment in...
