Initial findings from five months of weekly virtual meetings with maritime and intermodal stakeholders were presented on June 1 at a virtual summit of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).| CalChamber Alert
While the details have changed several times, tariffs are key to this administration. As this story was being prepared for publication, August 1 is the expiration date for some countries’ tariff rates and the start of revised tariff rates for other nations.| CalChamber Alert
August 1 is the new expiration date for some countries’ tariff rates and the start of revised tariff rates for other nations.| CalChamber Alert
A working luncheon in Sacramento enabled longtime trade allies from the California Chamber of Commerce and leading associations of Japanese businesses to exchange thoughts on current issues.| CalChamber Alert
The California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 160 other organizations on July 7 in once again urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to refrain from imposing proposed actions against China that will hurt U.S. businesses and consumers instead of deterring China’s broader maritime ambitions.| CalChamber Alert
Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 225 trade associations and other supply chain stakeholders in urging the federal administration to work with them to address concerns about anticipated port congestion and supply chain disruption.| CalChamber Alert
A study released this month underscores the importance of foreign direct investment to the California economy.| CalChamber Alert
As many as 100 governments around the world have indicated an interest in negotiating tariffs with the Trump administration following the rapid series of trade policy announcements by President Donald Trump.| CalChamber Alert
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 refrain from imposing proposed actions against China that will hurt U.S. businesses and consumers instead of deterring China’s broader maritime ambitions.| CalChamber Alert
President Donald Trump’s trade policy announcements continued to create uncertainty this week, as well as affecting consumer prices, the stock market and consumer confidence.| CalChamber Alert
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Sonora, Mexico Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 17 at a ceremony held at the Stanford Mansion in Sacramento...Before the MOU signing, the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a small luncheon for Governor Durazo, Mexico Consul General Christian Tonatiuh González Jiménez based in Sacramento, and Dr. Francisco Acuña Méndez.| CalChamber Alert
After a flurry of activity over last weekend and into Monday, President Donald Trump put on hold for 30 days the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico (except a 10% tariff for Canadian oil). His 10% tariffs on China went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.| CalChamber Alert
This week, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year Master Contract.| CalChamber Alert
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition of 267 federal, state and local trade associations in urging East/Gulf Coast labor and management leaders to resume port labor negotiations.| CalChamber Alert
Sonora’s strategic advantages in the manufacturing of renewable energy and potential to become the “Silicon Valley of Mexico” was the focus of the 15th Annual Mexico Advocacy Day International Forum presentation on August 7.| CalChamber Alert
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a nationwide coalition that is urging swift passage of legislation to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which eliminates duties on thousands of products.| CalChamber Alert
