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International Trade and Investment Supports Jobs in Every State
American businesses power Team USA and the American sports industry, helping athletes pursue their dreams.
The U.S. Chamber calls on President Biden to intervene in the contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) by invoking Taft-Hartley.
'The industry is not poised to handle this very well,' a maritime consultant told the Chamber during 'The Call'.
Small business owners are more focused on the upcoming 2024 election than the 2020 election and say the economy is their number one priority. They also want elected officials to compromise.
The International Longshoremen’s Association ends its strike that threatened to disrupt over half of America's containerized imports and exports and put a strain on the economy.
88% say it is very important that the next Congress does not raise taxes on businesses
Firms continue productivity-boosting investments amidst hiring slowdown
See how a higher corporate tax rate would affect your local economy in our interactive state map.