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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 of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue hosted a press conference today alongside leading association CEOs and representatives from the travel, aviation, and retail industry to discuss concerns about the coronavirus and actions that businesses are taking to mitigate the impact of the virus on public health and the economy. During his opening remarks, Donohue said:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. government’s response to the Coronavirus.
While the U.S. economy remains strong, tariffs are still harming U.S. manufacturing – with the sector’s output contracting by 1.3% in 2019.
The Economic Guide to Congo is intended to offer a detailed picture of a young, dynamic and ambitious country, whose will to attract investors to boost its economic development is matched by its desire to attain political influence on the international stage, especially in Africa, a continent brimming with aspiration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant issued the following statement after the European Commission released an outline of its digital policy priorities earlier this week.“European Commission President von der Leyen has put forward an ambitious vision for Europe’s digital economy, touching on complex and diverse issues, including artificial intelligence, competition, tax, and data governance.
The WTO provides critical rules for a strong international trading system – an invaluable function for U.S. business growth globally.
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The 2021 U.S.-Africa Business Center had an epic year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center today hosted President Kenyatta at its U.S.-Kenya Trade Forum in Washington. President Kenyatta’s visit coincided the announcement that the two countries would soon begin negotiations on a free trade agreement.