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Americas

As an advocate for U.S. business throughout the hemisphere, the U.S. Chamber's Americas works closely with members, governments, multilateral institutions, and American Chambers of Commerce to promote a wide range of hemispheric trade and investment initiatives and to resolve specific commercial and regulatory challenges in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Recent Activity

Above the FoldJan 16, 2019 - 12:15pm
Central American refugees and asylum seekers walk along a road in Tapachula, Mexico.

Concerned about Immigration and the Border? Then Help the Northern Triangle.

The bipartisan support for Colombia can be a model for enhancing border security.

Neil Herrington
EventOct 15, 2018 - 9:30am to 10:30am

The Future of Argentina: A Conversation with Sergio Massa

Join the U.S.-Argentina Business Council and the Wilson Center in a discussion on Argentina's economic outlook and its changing political landscape in advance of next year's elections, featuring former lawmaker and founder of the Renewal Front party, Sergio Massa. This event will bring together D.C. stakeholders, opinion makers from universities and think tanks, and the business community from both the United States and Argentina.

Press ReleaseOct 10, 2018 - 8:00pm

CEOs from U.S. and Mexico Discuss USMCA, Look Ahead to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership

Donohue: Tenth Meeting of the U.S.-Mexico CEO Dialogue Shows “Fresh Energy” and “Renewed Momentum” 

EventSep 20, 2018 - 12:30pm to 5:30pm
AACCLA Focus on Latin America and the Caribbean event image

Forecast on Latin America and the Caribbean Conference

For over five decades, the “Forecast” conference has brought together the “who’s who” of business in the Americas. Held at the headquarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the conference offers valuable insights from top strategists and access to key public and private sector leaders from throughout the hemisphere.

Above the FoldAug 20, 2018 - 12:00pm
Canadian, American and Mexican flags stand on stage ahead of the first round of North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations in Washington, D.C.

How We’ll Assess a New NAFTA

After a year of negotiations, a second edition of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) may be within reach.

John G. Murphy
Above the FoldJul 31, 2018 - 12:00pm
Canadian, American and Mexican flags stand on stage ahead of the first round of North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations in Washington, D.C.

Trade Rumors (NAFTA Edition)

U.S. “poison pill” proposals remain obstacles to concluding a modernized NAFTA.

John G. Murphy
ReportJun 22, 2018 - 1:15pm

Economic Costs of Absenteeism, Presenteeism and Early Retirement Due to Ill Health: A Focus on Brazil

This report provides estimates of the economic cost due to productivity losses arising from absenteeism, presenteeism and early retirement due to ill health. For Brazil these losses equate to a total of 8.7% of GDP as shown in Table ES 1. This puts Brazil towards the upper end of the range for a group of 10 other countries that includes some of its Latin American peers as well as other middle income developing countries from other parts of the world.

TestimonyJun 07, 2018 - 2:00pm

U.S. Chamber testimony on advancing U.S. business investment and trade in the Americas

Testimony by Neil Herrington, U.S. Chamber senior vice president for the Americas, delivered to the House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Subcommittee during a hearing on advancing U.S. business investment and trade in the Americas. 

SpeechApr 12, 2018 - 11:00am

Hemispheric Cooperation for Greater Growth, Competitiveness, and Prosperity Across the Americas

III CEO Summit of the AmericasAn Address to the AmCham PeruRemarks by Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of CommerceApril 11, 2018Lima, PeruIntroductionGood evening, ladies and gentlemen.

Above the FoldMar 06, 2018 - 4:30pm
Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) spoke at the 2018 Outlook on the Americas AACCLA’s Annual Spring Meeting in Miami.

Here are 3 Opportunities for the U.S. to Strengthen Economic Engagement in its own Neighborhood

Uncertainty is the watch word for the business community in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Neil Herrington
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