Trade Benefits U.S. Workers, Farmers, and Families
The United States faces a choice--to reach out and seize the benefits of international engagement, or retreat into isolationism. This choice is central to the competitiveness of the U.S. economy and the hopes of hardworking citizens pursuing the American Dream.
The path to success lies in openness and engagement, not in retreat and isolationism. The U.S. Chamber has identified a number of priority items for this agenda. Above all, this international business agenda must focus on honing the global competitiveness of America's workers and companies.
Level the Playing Field for Trade
Enforce Trade Agreements
Renew Trade Negotiating Authority
Foster Development through Trade and Aid
Help Small Businesses to Export
Assist Displaced Workers
Protect Intellectual Property
Welcome Investment from Abroad
Secure U.S. Investment Overseas
Promote Global Regulatory Cooperation
Advance Trade Facilitation
Oppose Unilateral Economic Sanctions
Adopt Talent-Oriented Immigration Policies
Modernize Export Controls
International Division
From Beijing to Brussels to Brasilia, the International Division is fighting to build bridges for global commerce, to tear down the walls that keep our companies out of lucrative international markets, and to secure the future prosperity of the United States--as well as that of our friends and allies around the world.
International trade is an essential part of our national and local economies. Yet, trade is often misunderstood and misrepresented. The U.S. Chamber's TradeRoots program is dedicated to raising public awareness of international trade on a local level..
On January 13, the Chamber's Latin America-focused affiliate, the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA), will host its annual "Outlook on the Americas" event in Coral Gables, Florida.
On January 12-16, our U.S. India Business Council and the Nuclear Energy Institute will lead the largest delegation of U.S. commercial nuclear executives ever to visit India. Originally scheduled for December, this trade mission was postponed due to the recent attacks in Mumbai.
