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More than 95% of consumers live outside the United States. Selling more U.S.-made goods and services around the world is crucial to American jobs and will help businesses small and large grow. Expanding trade also enhances the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers while boosting the buying power of American families. The International Affairs Division of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce leads the business community’s efforts to shape global policy.
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How Business Is Fortifying the U.S.-Australia AllianceA more systematic approach from government and business alike can improve economic security for both countries.
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Why the Africa Growth Opportunity Act Must Be Renewed
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This Hill letter was sent to the United States Senate, on H.R. 3055, the Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2020.
This Hill letter was sent to the House Committee on Financial Services, supporting legislation to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act program.
Last year, Iowa exported $4.2 billion worth of goods alone to Canada – representing 30% of the state’s total goods exports.
Last year, Minnesota exported over $4.8 billion worth of goods alone to Canada and nearly $2.4 billion to Mexico.
America’s trade, investment, and innovation partnership with Israel is substantial, but in sectors such as energy, agriculture, health, cybersecurity, water, and beyond, our countries have only scratched the surface. To fully realize the potential, we need to expand the American business community’s exposure and access to Israel as well as empower new supporters of the U.S.-Israel economic relationship.
Business owners across a range of industries are calling for #USMCAnow. Dick Cardew, founder of Arizona-based Cardew Hay, tells us why.
The relevance of emerging technologies cannot be emphasized enough when it comes to agriculture in 21st century Africa.
LONDON, ENGLAND - Marjorie Chorlins, executive director of the U.S. Chamber’s U.S.-UK Business Council, issued the following statement regarding the UK Parliament vote on Brexit.
When is a trade pact less like a marriage and more like a renewal of vows? Perhaps that’s the best metaphor for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA), the successor to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Given the close integration of the three economies, this new agreement is more about renewing and enhancing decades-long ties than starting a new life together.
Amid all the talk of a possible recession, it’s important for everyone to remember this: Economic expansions do not die of natural causes. They often die because of missteps and policy mistakes. And the biggest mistake our leaders could make right now — putting our economy at greater risk of a downturn — is to stoke further uncertainty.
