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This report provides estimates of the economic cost due to productivity losses arising from absenteeism, presenteeism and early retirement due to ill health. For Jiangsu, these losses equate to a total of 5.3% of GDP in 2015, as shown in Table ES 1, increasing to 6.3% of GDP by 2030.
This report highlights the best practices and policies that Korea can implement to maximize the benefits of technology across sectors, and help the Korean government sustainably develop its vision for the 4th Industrial Revolution.
“This is not the right approach.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue today issued the following statement: “Imposing tariffs places the cost of China’s unfair trade practices squarely on the shoulders of American consumers, manufacturers, farmers, and ranchers. This is not the right approach.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement regarding the administration’s decision to impose $50 billion of tariffs on Chinese imports:
It’s important that the U.S. and China agree on a common set of rules for the global economy and international trade—and then live by them.
BEIJING, CHINA—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) today opened the tenth meeting of the U.S.-China CEO and Former Senior Officials’ Dialogue, co-chaired by U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue and CCIEE Chairman and Former Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan. They are joined by top business leaders, former cabinet officials, and think tank experts for two days of discussions in Beijing.
On May 11, 2018, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding "Proposed Determination on Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation."
The bottom line on China is simple: Compete we will, but cooperate we must.
9th China Business Conference Remarks by THOMAS J. DONOHUEPresident and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Washington, D.C. May 1, 2018 Remarks as prepared for delivery. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for being here. I’m excited to introduce our luncheon speakers, who are going to engage in what’s certain to be a fascinating and thought provoking discussion.
The best path to solve trade concerns is to work with U.S. partners to forge agreements that guard against state capitalism.
