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International trade is crucial to American economic growth and competitiveness. Here’s how international business, trade, and investment can drive sales and job creation.
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As other nations race to achieve their own market-opening trade deals, the United States cannot be left behind. The U.S. Chamber is dedicated to pursuing new trade and investment agreements that uphold and improve our standard of living and our standing in the world. Trade agreements must establish high standards, protect American innovation, and be fully enforceable.
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India and Africa offer relatively untapped markets and unique trade opportunities for U.S. businesses.
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- Apr 24, 2017The North American Competitiveness Agenda: An Address to the AmCham Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
As prepared for delivery
Introduction
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It’s wonderful to be back in Mexico City among so many friends and business leaders.
I’d like to offer a special welcome to Ambassador Roberta Jacobson, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. Thank you for being here today.
- Apr 21, 2017Pacific Partners 2017: Japan's Economic Importance to the U.S.
This document, Pacific Partners 2017, is the third update on the ties between the U.S. and Japan, and is compiled by the U.S.-Japan Business Council. For this update, the growing exports of Japanese owned U.S. plants is but one of the highlights worth noting.
Apr 03, 2017The State of the U.S. Economy – Past, Present, and Threats to the Future The relief provided by President Trump's regulatory actions should give businesses the confidence to increase investment.
Mar 15, 2017Five Years of Free Trade: KORUS is Not Perfect, But It’s WorkingI still remember the anxiety I got from driving an American-made car in Seoul.
Mar 06, 2017How to Think About NAFTA as the U.S.-Mexico Energy Landscape Changes Keeping barriers to the flow of investment and energy low is good for U.S. businesses, workers, and consumers.
Feb 24, 2017Rule 1 for Trade Negotiators: No 'Own Goals'In soccer, an “own goal” is one scored inadvertently when the ball is struck into the goal by a player on the defensive team.
Feb 07, 2017Donohue in Canada: NAFTA is Key to North American Competitiveness The head of the U.S. Chamber spoke at the Economic Club of Canada.- Feb 06, 2017The U.S. and Canada: An Indispensable Trade Relationship
Address by Tom Donohue on "The U.S. and Canada: An Indispensable Trade Relationship".