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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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How Business Is Fortifying the U.S.-Australia AllianceA more systematic approach from government and business alike can improve economic security for both countries.
By Shannon Hayden
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Why the Africa Growth Opportunity Act Must Be Renewed
By Ellington Arnold
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Turkey Business Council (USTBC) and the American-Turkish Council (ATC) today announced their integration. Nearly 40 years ago, the ATC had its origins at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Today, the organization is brought full-circle to merge the synergies of ATC with the U.S. Chamber and their U.S.-Turkey Business Council.
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September 11, 2019 The Honorable Robert LighthizerUnited States Trade Representative600 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Lighthizer:
“[USMCA] preserves and strengthens [our] trade ties and brings our commercial relationship into the 21st Century.”
This letter was sent to Representatives James McGovern and Tom Emmer, thanking them for co-sponsoring H.R. 3960, the “Freedom for Americans to Travel to Cuba Act of 2019."
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U.S.-China Economic Dialogue Remarks by Myron Brilliant in Beijing, China on September 10, 2019.
Calling for a Trade Deal Now to Address Legitimate Concerns and End Tariffs
In August the U.S. Chamber met with nearly 100 lawmakers or their staff to urge USMCA passage.