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Don’t handcuff investment in L.A.’s leading economic engine
By Tim Jemal, Supply Chain Federation, and Robert Loya, Harbor Trucking Association
Study Shows Importance of Foreign Investment to California Economy
By Susanne T. Stirling, Senior Vice President, California Chamber of Commerce
Making the case for immediate passage of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
By Jonathan Gold, Vice President, Supply Chain & Customs Policy, National Retail Federation
Organized retail crime costs the U.S. supply chain hundreds of millions annually. NRF's Jonathan Gold makes the case for why Congress needs to pass CORCA now.
Bridging the Needs of the Present and the Future
By Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
The Vincent Thomas Bridge is getting a full deck replacement — and Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka explains why that's just the beginning.
Port of Long Beach Biodiversity Thrives Alongside Trade
By Dr. Noel Hacegaba, CEO of the Port of Long Beach
Trade and nature can coexist. Discover how the Port of Long Beach protects marine biodiversity while serving as a major gateway for global commerce.
California’s Trade Landscape Is Shifting, Not Shrinking—So Far
By Daniel Parayes-Montoya, Public Policy Institute of California
Understand how California’s international trade is evolving in 2025 despite tariff-driven uncertainty—with steady import/export totals, shifting partnerships (Mexico overtaking China), and varied sector trends shaping the Golden State’s trade outlook.
Tariffs Leave CalChamber Members Wary, Bracing for Impact in 2026
By Susanne T. Stirling, Senior Vice President, California Chamber of Commerce
The Warehouse ISR Experiment: High Costs, No Gains – Why California Must Avoid Indirect Source Rule Expansion
By Tim Jemal, CEO, Supply Chain Federation
A Ramboll study commissioned by the Supply Chain Federation finds California’s Warehouse ISR adds high costs with no emission gains—threatening jobs & supply chains.
New Shipping Fees on Chinese Ships to Begin in 6 Months
By Susanne T. Stirling, Senior Vice President, California Chamber of Commerce
In six months, the United States will be increasing fees on Chinese ships based on vessel capacity, as part of the Trump administration’s bid to revive the domestic maritime and shipbuilding industries.
The Port of Seattle, Industrial Lands, Freight, and Housing – The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
By Councilmember Bob Kettle
CalChamber Outlines Trade Priorities, Concerns for Federal Officials, Congress
By Susanne T. Stirling, Senior Vice President, California Chamber of Commerce
Discover the California Chamber of Commerce’s latest trade priorities and concerns for federal officials and Congress. As California continues to lead in global commerce, the CalChamber advocates for free trade policies, opposes protectionism, and supports trade agreements that drive economic growth. Learn how these policies impact businesses, consumers, and job creation in the nation’s fifth-largest economy. #TradePolicy #CalChamber #InternationalTrade