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Feb 05, 2020
The U.S. Chamber International IP Index benchmarks the IP framework in 53 global markets, representing over 90% of global GDP. The IP Index evaluates the ecosystem in each economy across 50 unique indicators which industry believes represent economies with the most effective IP systems. The IP Index serves as a roadmap for policymakers who seek to support innovation, creativity, and economic growth through more robust IP policy. Read more
Jan 10, 2020
The undersigned associations respectfully submit this letter on behalf of our member companies regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (“Department” or “Commerce”) proposed rule to implement Executive Order 13873, Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services (“ICTS”) Supply Chain (“proposed rule” or “proposal”). As written, the proposed rule would provide the U.S. government with the authority to intervene in, block, and unwind certain ICTS transactions on national security grounds. As longtime partners in the U.S. government’s efforts to provide national security while strengthening our economy and technology leadership, we welcome the opportunity to share an overview of our members’ views on the proposed rule. We look forward to working with the Department to shape a rule that both addresses national security risk while simultaneously supporting U.S. innovation and promoting the growth of the U.S. economy. Read more
Jan 10, 2020
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) respectfully submits the following comments in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (Department) request for comment on the proposed rule to implement Executive Order 13873 (EO), Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain (rulemaking or proposal). This proposal would provide the U.S. government with the authority to intervene in, block, and unwind certain information and communications technology and service (ICTS) transactions on national security grounds. Read more
Dec 12, 2019
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau said this week that the Liberal minority government plans to implement a unilateral digital services tax (DST). This would be a mistake with broad ramifications for Canada. The digitalization of the world economy is proceeding at a remarkable clip, and it presents undeniable public-policy challenges, including in taxation. The flow of data across borders has risen 150-fold since 2005, and digital commerce has in turn become a powerful driver of growth. Read more
Dec 04, 2019
WRITTEN COMMENTSON: “U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements”TO: Subcommittee on Trade, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & MeansBY: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S.-Japan Business Council The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S.-Japan Business Council appreciate the opportunity to present the following comments on the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements for consideration by the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee. Read more
Nov 07, 2019
This report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-UK Business Council and the Coalition of Services Industries (CSI) considers trade in services between the United States and the UK in the context of Brexit, and underlines business priorities for any future legal arrangement governing U.S.-UK trade in services. Read more
Nov 06, 2019
This Hill letter was sent to the House Committee on Appropriations, supporting funding for the National Endowment for Democracy. Read more
Sep 11, 2019
September 11, 2019 The Honorable Robert LighthizerUnited States Trade Representative600 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Lighthizer: Read more
Aug 14, 2019
On August 14, the U.S. Chamber submitted the following comments to USTR on the Section 301 Investigation of France’s Digital Services Tax pursuant to Federal Register Notice (FRN) 2019-15081/Docket No. USTR-2019-0009, as published on July 16, 2019. Read more
Jun 16, 2019
In July 2019, the European Parliament narrowly approved German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen as the European Commission’s first female president. Here's what it means for international policy. Read more

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