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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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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration is considering withdrawing from the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS): “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce opposes U.S. withdrawal from KORUS in the strongest possible terms. We do not believe this move would create a single American job — but it would cost many.
Tax reform, health care, regulatory reform, and international trade have all been priorities for the Chamber in the second quarter of this year. From events to testimonies and everything in between, it's been a busy season at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Scroll along to see photo highlights from the second quarter.
To see other energetic young Africans like me passionately engaging passionate about U.S. business growth in African markets gave me a sense
American labor markets are finally turning the page on the Great Global Recession.
[This is part of an ongoing series entitled “Modernizing NAFTA,” which examines the importance of modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and it's critical impact on jobs, economic prosperity, and trade.
Sen. Durbin and Rep. DeLauro are seeking to single out and punish a small number of companies.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce writes to the Honorable Robert Lighthizer to ensure that he urges NAFTA partners avoid innovation-inhibiting practices that undermine the benefits of trade during his negotiations. The letter focuses on digital priorities including electronic transmissions and cyber-security.
"And by the time they got done, they created a new world order, and every nation on Earth … has actually benefitted."
Many small businesses across the country have benefited – and continue to benefit – greatly from NAFTA.
Twenty-five years ago this week, negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) were concluded.