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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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