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.
At the Summit of the Americas, Our Region Must Get Down to Business
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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Prime Minister Hasina addresses an Executive Delegation to Dhaka, Bangladesh.
May 10, 2022US-ASEAN Summit: A Timely Opportunity with A Vital RegionThe ASEAN summit with President Biden is a rare opportunity to deepen our relationship, build greater confidence, and promote mutual prosperity with a vitally important part of the world.
May 07, 2022United States & Bangladesh: a powerhouse partnership in the Indo-PacificThis op-ed by the Chamber's Nisha Biswal and Sidhanta Mehra celebrating 50 years of US-Bangladesh diplomatic relations was placed in the Dhakar Tribune on May 7th.
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May 02, 2022Ending Tariffs on Ukraine Would Be a Powerful Symbol of SupportSuspending U.S. tariffs on imports from Ukraine would help the country’s workers and businesses. While the economic impact may be small, the symbolism is mighty.
Apr 27, 2022Tariff Relief: A Tonic for the U.S. EconomyCutting tariffs would counter the punishing increase in the cost of living that American families are experiencing and would enhance the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.
- Apr 26, 2022U.S. Chamber, Business Groups Support Finalization of Transatlantic Privacy Framework
The groups commended efforts to finalize a framework to reestablish the U.S.-EU Privacy Shield.
- Apr 26, 2022Africa's Digital Innovation Competition
The competition is targeted towards Digital SMEs and startups that are looking to facilitate the delivery of digital, cross-border, interoperable, and cross-domain services, and solutions, while also accelerating their digitally enabled growth.