International
More than 95% of consumers live outside the United States. Selling more U.S.-made goods and services around the world is crucial to American jobs and will help businesses small and large grow. Expanding trade also enhances the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers while boosting the buying power of American families.
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Leaders from the public and private sectors across the Western hemisphere must find consensus on our shared challenges and opportunities at the Summit of the Americas.
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IV CEO Summit of the Americas
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See government officials and business leaders—including those representing small and medium-sized enterprises—from the U.S. and across the hemisphere meet to drive innovative, practical solutions for a brighter future across the Americas. This is the official private sector forum of the IX Summit of the Americas, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State.
Further reading
A Guide to International Trade and Investment
Why Trade Matters
International trade is crucial to American economic growth and competitiveness. Here’s a guide for businesses to how international business, trade, and investment can drive sales and job creation.
Our Work
Around the globe, the U.S. Chamber advocates for free enterprise, competitive markets, and rules-based trade and investment as the path to economic opportunity and prosperity for all. We work every day to break down barriers to trade and investment, open new markets for American exports and investments, and make sure there's a level playing field for U.S. companies.
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Global economic challenges like COVID-19 vaccines, international tax, and climate change will require countries and the private sector to work together to find multilateral solutions.
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- Jun 28, 2022U.S. Chamber Letter on the FY23 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Legislation
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, on the 2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations bill.
- Jun 27, 2022U.S. Chamber Letter on FY23 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the House Committee on Appropriations on the Fiscal Year 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Jun 24, 2022Opportunity Calls: Inside the U.S. Chamber’s 2022 West Africa Trade MissionThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently led a Business Mission to Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana to drive investment and create opportunities for the U.S., Ivoirian, and Ghanaian public and private sectors.
- Jun 23, 2022Coalition Letter on the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act
This Coalition letter was sent to Members of the United States Congress opposing the latest draft of the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act (NCCDA) under consideration for inclusion in the Bipartisan Innovation Act.