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The State of American Business 2023
Watch: Suzanne P. Clark's State of American Business Address
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In this year’s State of American Business keynote address, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark called for a commitment to an “Agenda for American Strength” that affirms America’s position as a global power for good and unleashes the problem-solving power of business to address society’s greatest challenges.
Calling on the New Congress
Energy
Improve the Outdated Permitting Process
By Martin Durbin
International
America Must Lead on Trade
By Myron Brilliant
Immigration
Calling on Congress: Fix America’s Broken Immigration SystemOur elected representatives in D.C. simply cannot let another Congress go by without addressing our nation’s broken immigration system and securing our southern border.
By Jon Baselice
Workforce
Grow and Modernize Our Workforce
By Cheryl A. Oldham
Finance
Grow Investment Opportunities in America
By Tom Quaadman
Spotlight On: Small Business
Growing Our Economy Via Trade
Intellectual Property
Why America Must Lead on Innovation
By Kelly Anderson
International
Why Services Are the New Frontier in Trade
By John G. Murphy
International
Moving Toward a More Prosperous U.S.-Japan RelationshipJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s upcoming visit to Washington offers the U.S. and Japan the opportunity to tighten economic alliances and assume a more proactive role in the Indo-Pacific and around the world.
By Charles Freeman
International
How U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Depend on Trade
By John G. Murphy
Infrastructure
Why Manufacturers Need a Bold Trade Agenda
By John G. Murphy
Chamber OnDemand Highlights: Moving Businesses Forward
Deep Dives on Workforce Data
What We Believe
We believe in the power of business to improve society and create a brighter future for people, communities, and our country.
Major Initiatives
- Americans Deserve a Transparent and Accountable FTCThe Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent actions are alarming and pose a serious threat to our economy.Learn More
- America Works InitiativeWe are calling on elected officials and the federal and state level to take immediate action to help address this national economic crisis.Learn More
- Equality of Opportunity InitiativeThe EOI agenda advances real solutions through private sector initiatives, and policy advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels.Learn More
- Antitrust Laws: Promoting Competition and Free MarketsCritically important but commonly misunderstood, antitrust laws are meant to promote competition and protect consumers. Here’s everything you need to know.Learn More
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization. Our members range from the small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country that support their communities, to the leading industry associations and global corporations that innovate and solve for the world’s challenges, to the emerging and fast-growing industries that are shaping the future. For all of the businesses we represent, the Chamber is an advocate, partner, and network, helping them improve society and people’s lives.
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Join the largest community of business leaders in the world. Together, we'll work for government policies that help you run and grow your business, eliminate bureaucratic barriers, and strengthen America’s economy. You'll also gain access to the latest intelligence on issues that are shaping the nation, premier events for entrepreneurs, and webinars, guides, and other resources to help you grow your business.
Upcoming Events
- Improving GovernmentDigital Transformation SummitThursday, February 0210:00 AM EST - 04:30 PM ESTLearn More
- WorkforcePath Forward: Working Through Remote Work Part 2Wednesday, February 0802:00 PM EST - 03:00 PM ESTLearn More
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion13th Annual International Women’s Day ForumMonday, March 06 - Tuesday, March 0708:00 AM EST - 06:00 PM ESTLearn More
Trending Topics
- TechnologyInformation and news for businesses about the latest advances in technology.Learn More
- WorkforceInformation on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market.Learn More
- Supply ChainInformation and news about the latest developments in the global supply chain.Learn More
Latest Content
Apr 20, 2022The practice of common ownership both promotes stability and improves the performance of publicly traded companies.
Apr 20, 2022The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is departing from its core responsibilities by attempting to regulate market competition, shunning procedural requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act, and devising new enforcement powers for the Director.
Apr 18, 2022Congress must pass a bipartisan innovation and competition package to sustain our technological leadership.
Apr 14, 2022
Apr 14, 2022The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided $65 billion for broadband deployment and affordability. Now it’s up to policymakers to partner with American businesses to make it happen.
Apr 14, 2022The General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board recently issued a memorandum, announcing that she will ask the Board to find that meetings at which employers express their views on union organizing are a violation of the National Labor Relations Act. Here’s why this could impede on free speech.