
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.
3 Global Economic Challenges That Require Multilateral Solutions
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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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- Security and ResiliencePath Forward Special UpdateTuesday, August 1602:00 PM EDT - 03:00 PM EDTLearn More
- International47th India Ideas SummitTuesday, September 06 - Wednesday, September 0712:00 AM EDT - 12:00 AM EDTLearn More
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Latest Content
- Apr 18, 2022U.S. Chamber Comments on the WHO Pandemic Instrument
- Apr 11, 2022U.S. Chamber Letter on the "No Free TRIPS Act" and the "Protecting American Innovation Act"
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the United States Congress on the "No Free TRIPS Act" and the "Protecting American Innovation Act."
- Apr 06, 2022Trade Imperatives for American Manufacturers
U.S. industrial production has risen by two-thirds in the past 30 years. Manufacturing has bounced back from the pandemic recession and today employs 12.6 million Americans, with average earnings topping $30 per hour.
- Apr 04, 2022The Importance of Strengthening US-Bangladesh Relations for the Future
As we celebrate 50 years of U.S.-Bangladesh relations, here are the key areas we see for collaboration as Bangladesh works toward its goal of becoming a developed country by 2041.
- Mar 30, 2022American Businesses See Challenges and Opportunities in the U.S.-Mexico Relationship
There are few partners as vital as Mexico, the United States' top trade partner. Strengthening our partnership will benefit both nations.
- Mar 30, 2022U.S. Chamber Letter on the Nomination of Judith DelZoppo Pryor for the Export-Import Bank
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the United States Senate supporting the nomination of Judith DelZoppo Pryor to serve as First Vice President to the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im).
- Mar 29, 2022On the Digital Front Lines: How Tech Companies are Supporting Ukraine
American tech companies are leveraging their resources, capabilities, and expertise to assist Ukraine and defend its sovereignty against Russian aggression.