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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. — Thomas J. Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today regarding the recent announcement of a U.S.-Mexico deal to address migration at the southern border: "We are very pleased that the Trump administration and the Mexican government reached an agreement to address the migratory crisis at the border and remove the threat of new tariffs. This is good news for American businesses and consumers.
A 5% tariff would cost small businesses with less than 50 employees more than $800 million.
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Imposing unilateral tariffs on Mexico harms businesses and consumers while jeopardizing Congressional approval of USMCA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thomas J. Donohue, CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Carlos Salazar Lomelín, President, Mexico’s Consejo Coordinador Empresarial, today announced the formation of a partnership to address migration challenges on the border.
Closer economic ties would be valuable to both countries.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) today announced its selection of Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai and Nasdaq President and Chief Executive Officer Adena Friedman as the recipients of its 2019 Global Leadership Awards. The awards will be conferred at the USIBC India Ideas Summit and Annual Meeting, held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC on June 12-13.
A 5% tariff on imported goods from Mexico, which last year totaled $346.5 billion, would result in a potential tax increase on American businesses and consumers of $17 billion.